I am not KJV-only. In fact, as I have stated here before, the very best NEW CONVERT Bible is, I believe, the Reader's Digest Condensed Version of the Bible. It is superb and removes much of the redundancy. Further, it was done carefully.But for me, the KJV is the gold standard. Not that it's perfect, I'm sure, but because I think that the very best and brightest of scholarship went into it. Further, it has the dual advantages of not only keeping us in touch with our English roots, but making it much easier to read Shakespeare!Further, one problem with multiple versions is that it pretty much does away with scripture memorization. If you are quoting John 3:16from the KJV, I know if you missed a single word. But if every version is acceptable for memorization, the verse can be significantly different, yet make the cut.It's just a matter of standardization for me. Too often, when I read other versions, I am taken aback at how stupid they must think their readers. I realize that some readers are indeed below average in terms of literacy, but some of these books are maddeningly inept. I even get upset when certain KJV Bibles offer readers helpful translations. For instance, take unto you the whole armor of God is helped by telling us that take unto you means take up the whole armor of God. I mean, who would have thought that?