The Revised Standard Version of the Bible has more influence in the timeline of “KJV Only” than has been reckoned. After its release, there was a flurry of writing that favored the King James Version over the Revised Standard Version (not necessarily KJVO in itself). Much of the language and rhetoric of the so-called KJVO “movement” may be found in part or in whole in this RSV controversy.
The Revised Standard Version did not translate the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. One of the most notable examples is the translation of Isaiah 7:14: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Imman′u-el.” This modus operandi generated a fierce backlash against the RSV and strengthened continuing support of the KJV. This support of the KJV was likely reinforced by the publication of the Good News for Modern Man translation.
I do not believe that supporting the King James Version only is something new – history proving otherwise – but support for the KJV only probably should be divided into pre- and post-RSV.
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