New King James Version (NKJV) Bibles

Q: Which NKJV Bible should I buy?

Start with how you'll use it:For study: a study Bible such as the NKJV Study Bible or the Spirit-Filled Life Bible.For carrying to church: a thinline edition, which is under an inch thick. Choose a large print version if small type is a strain.For church shelves: the NKJV Pew Bible.For baptisms, Sunday school prizes and giving away: the Gift and Award Bibles and the outreach editions, starting under $10.

The New King James Version (NKJV), first published in 1982 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, was created to update the language of the beloved King James Version while preserving its beauty, accuracy, and cadence. The translators sought to maintain fidelity to the Textus Receptus and Majority Text traditions used in the original KJV, while replacing archaic words and expressions with clear modern English. This approach has made the NKJV accessible to today’s readers while retaining the dignity and familiarity of the KJV tradition. The NKJV has become a popular choice for personal study, public worship, and preaching, offering a bridge between historical reverence and contemporary clarity. With editions for study, devotion, and reference, it serves believers who value tradition but also want readability. The NKJV remains a trusted translation for those who wish to honour the King James legacy while engaging God’s Word in a fresh and relevant way.

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NKJV Gift and Award Bible Black Red Letter Edition

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV the Evidence Study Bible (Red Letter Edition)

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NKJV Value Thinline Bible Large Print Charcoal (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible (Red Letter Edition) (Third Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

5.0

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$99.99

NKJV Orthodox Study Bible Brown (Black Letter Edition)Thomas Nelson Publishers

4.6

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$129.99

NKJV Outreach Bible Larger Print Thomas Nelson Publishers

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NKJV Orthodox Study Bible (Black Letter Edition)Thomas Nelson Publishers

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$89.99

NKJV Value Thinline Bible Large Print Burgundy (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Gift and Award Bible Burgundy (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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$19.99

NKJV Gift and Award Bible Pink (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Value Thinline Bible Large Print Purple (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Gift and Award Bible Blue (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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$19.99

NKJV Economy Outreach Bible (Black Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Study Bible Full-Color (Black Letter Edition)Thomas Nelson Publishers

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NKJV Value Thinline Bible Large Print Turquoise (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Value Outreach Bible Blue Ocean Scenic

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV End-Of-Verse Reference Bible Personal Size Large Print Brown (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Pew Bible Large Print Blue (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

5.0

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$42.99

NKJV the Woman's Study Bible Pink Floral Full-Color

Dorothy Patterson

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$99.99

NKJV Journal the Word Bible Brown (Red Letter Edition)Thomas Nelson Publishers

5.0

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$99.99

NKJV Value Thinline Bible Pink (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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NKJV Chronological Study Bible

Thomas Nelson Publishing

5.0

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$89.99

NKJV Value Outreach Bible Classic Calvary

Thomas Nelson Publishing

5.0

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$12.99

NKJV Gift and Award Bible White (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

3.5

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

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$19.99

NKJV Holy Bible New Testament

Thomas Nelson Publishing

Paperback

$5.99

NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible Burgundy (Red Letter Edition) (Third Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

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$129.99

NKJV Pew Bible Large Print Black (Red Letter Edition)

Thomas Nelson Publishing

Hardback

$49.99

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Frequently asked questions

Is the NKJV an accurate translation?

Yes. The NKJV translates word for word, keeping close to the wording and sentence order of the Hebrew and Greek. Where the KJV says "Thou shalt not steal," the NKJV says "You shall not steal." The meaning is unchanged and only the old English is gone. That precision is why so many preachers and serious students reach for it.

What's the difference between the KJV and NKJV?

Mostly the English. Both draw on the same manuscripts, so the NKJV still reads like the King James and keeps lines like "His only begotten Son" in John 3:16. What changes is the words that tripped readers up. "Charity" in 1 Corinthians 13 becomes "love". "Thee", "thou" and "saith" are gone.

What's the difference between the NKJV and ESV?

They follow different manuscripts. The NKJV follows the Textus Receptus, the same tradition behind the KJV. The ESV relies mainly on the oldest surviving manuscripts. You can see it in Mark 16. The ESV brackets verses 9 to 20 with a note that the earliest manuscripts end at verse 8. The NKJV prints them as part of the text and explains the difference in a footnote. Both are word-for-word translations. If the KJV is the Bible you know, the NKJV will feel more familiar.

Is the NKJV good for Bible study?

Very. A literal translation lets you follow a word or phrase from book to book without a paraphrase getting in the way. The NKJV footnotes also show you where manuscripts differ, so you can weigh it yourself. For more depth, an NKJV study Bible adds notes, cross-references and articles beside the text.

Does the NKJV include the Apocrypha?

Standard NKJV Bibles don't. They contain the 66 books of the Protestant Bible. The exception is the NKJV Orthodox Study Bible. It pairs the NKJV New Testament with an Old Testament translated from the Septuagint, including the extra books read in the Orthodox Church.

Which NKJV Bible should I buy?

Start with how you'll use it:

For study: a study Bible such as the NKJV Study Bible or the Spirit-Filled Life Bible.
For carrying to church: a thinline edition, which is under an inch thick. Choose a large print version if small type is a strain.
For church shelves: the NKJV Pew Bible.
For baptisms, Sunday school prizes and giving away: the Gift and Award Bibles and the outreach editions, starting under $10.

Can I buy NKJV Bibles in store?

Yes. Koorong stores across Australia stock the NKJV, and staff can help you compare editions side by side before you buy. Online orders over $99 ship free. Find your nearest store on our store locator.

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