The Translators to the Reader

Translated in 1611, the King James Version of the Bible stands as the most enduring English translation. In its own day, however, it was not nearly so well accepted; in fact, the original printing contained a lengthy preface, written by Myles Smith, defending the translation. ¶ It is unfortunate that so many currently-printed editions of this translation neglect to include the translator’s own preface. This booklet attempts to rectify the situation.