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*''We continue to use the KJV because of its linguistic similarity to the Book of Mormon and other LDS scriptures. (This needs evidence.)'' | *''We continue to use the KJV because of its linguistic similarity to the Book of Mormon and other LDS scriptures. (This needs evidence.)'' | ||
*''There is nothing preventing Latter-day Saints from using other Bible translations in their personal study of the scriptures.'' | *''There is nothing preventing Latter-day Saints from using other Bible translations in their personal study of the scriptures.'' | ||
− | *''Some modern translations are affected by the beliefs of the translators, who render certain passages differently depending on their theological biases. One example is {{b||Ezek|37|16 }}, which some translators added the words "of wood".'' | + | *''Some modern translations are affected by the beliefs of the translators, who render certain passages differently depending on their theological biases. One example is {{b||Ezek.|37|16 }}, which some translators added the words "of wood".'' |
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