The King James Version of the Bible is commonly used in Our Services

The Manual of the Mother Church does not require the use of a specific translation of the Bible in our services, but for uniformity in the Bible citations for the Lesson-Sermon, the Bible Lesson Committee uses the King James Version (KJV), and this has become the common translation for the Biblical readings in the vast majority of Christian Science churches. However, following the example of Mrs. Eddy, many Christian Scientists use a variety of Bible translations in their study of the Lesson-Sermon and in their general study of the Bible.

The by-laws of our own branch church are open to allowing other translations to be read from the desk, and in all churches it is fine to share relevant quotes and thoughts from other Bible translations when giving a testimony in a Wednesday or Thanksgiving service.

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