Why the King James Version?

When Drew’s Animals placed the Bible online, we chose the King James Version for practical reasons and for a continuing purpose: to make the Word of God freely available to our visitors.

The King James Version is in the public domain in the United States. This allows Drew’s Animals to provide the complete biblical text online without paying royalties or obtaining permission from a modern Bible publisher.

Rights involving the Authorized Version differ in some countries. In the United Kingdom, certain rights are administered on behalf of the Crown.

First published in 1611, the King James Version has had an enduring influence on Christian worship, literature, and the English language. Many families and churches continue to read and use it.

Using one translation consistently also allows visitors to move between Drew’s Animals and their own KJV Bible without encountering different wording from page to page.

The Old Testament was written primarily in Hebrew, with portions written in Aramaic. The New Testament was written in Greek. Like every English Bible, the King James Version is a translation of those earlier-language texts.

Readers may also consult language tools, study helps, and other Bible translations. Drew’s Animals presents the King James Version consistently throughout the site while encouraging everyone to read, study, and treasure God’s Word.

Drew’s Animals provides this online Bible as part of our continuing mission:

To reach the world for Jesus.
To leave a legacy.
To make a difference in the lives of others.