You have to pay for KJV?

I do understand that, but the Public Domain KJV is the same text and same features as seen on e-Sword, Olive Tree, etc. I don't see why Logos has to sell Public Domain books, especially the Bible. I appreciate that you are offering the Lexham English Bible and Faithlife Study Bible. I don't know anything about those Bibles. I have downloaded them, but haven't really compared the text. What scrolls are they translated from? Are they from the Majority Text like the KJV? Or are they the texts that are missing whole books and chapters and have deletions and such like the NIV and other modern translations. I am also not really interested in some of the resources in the Bible packages. Now, if you offered us the ability to choose resources of our own to add to a pack instead of what you think we would want, then I would be interested. I trust the KJV. Why is it free on mobile (iPad, iPhone, Android) and not on PC? That really doesn't make any sense to me. Logos is the only company that I have ever come across that charges for a Public Domain copy of the KJV where others other it for free. Forgive the frustration, but I am again having second thoughts about which app/program to invest my money and time. I just wish I would have known that the KJV was not included like in the mobile apps before I purchased the content I did. Any plans on making it free in the future? Because I would really like to come back and use Logos again. Until then I guess I will keep searching for another program.

I am actually not a KJV only person, but thank you for judging me, Jerry. My preferred Bible is NKJV and I skip all the modern translations because of deletions. If you want me to list them, I will, but it seems that people are inclined to believe what they want. I started out with the NLT when I was first saved. Hated it. Then I went to the KJV but found out that as a new Christian, it was too difficult for me at the time. Then I went to the NIV, found out that they have the same deletions and changes as the NWT, which is the JW Bible (hmmm curious...) and trashed that one, literally. Then I went back to the KJV but finally chose the NKJV which is what the church I attended at the time used.

You can call me names all you wish, Jerry, it speaks volumes about your character and love of your fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord. I also do not believe the Apochrypha were Canon as not one of the apostles quoted any of it in their letters in all the New Testament, and neither did Jesus quote any of it. Also, the church fathers didn't think it should be there so I am content with all these findings. It is nice history, but not inspired.

And as I referenced above, the KJV is included in ALL other apps and programs I own, regardless of this licensing that I am reading about. All these other developers seemed to have gotten around the licensing just fine. Legally. I already said e-Sword has it. However, the app for the iPad is not what I am looking for in a Bible app. It fades in comparison to the developer's PC version. Olive Tree has plenty of free resources, sold here at Logos for 20-40 dollars, but I have them for free. Olive Tree has bit the dust painfully and are now in the process of trying to fix their mess, which I hope is soon. They also include the KJV for free, no questions asked. Even on their PC version of the software. Blue Letter Bible, which I also have as an app, yup, you guessed it, also includes the KJV. Glo Bible, also includes the KJV Bible and to my shock and surprise, also the NKJV which I found comfort in.

I am not a KJV only person, but I love this text from a translation that has withstood time and attacks for over 403 years. Some of you can indeed join the bandwagon and attack a fellow believer, or you can see this for what it is: my questioning the reasoning behind selling this timeless translation where others have offered it for free. I know some of you say "Well, Logos is not for you" or "You are free to use those other apps and programs" so as to stand your ground and defend Logos, but I am not attacking Logos in the least bit. I am asking a question and I have been pretty much told to take a hike and have been likened to a mythological creature. It is great to feel the love, warmth and compassion in the Church these days. I come asking a question, and I leave with the knowledge that perhaps I shouldn't support this company. Thank you for making up my mind and I will be taking advantage of that 30 day warranty on what I purchased.

Greg and Kevin, thank you for your well thought out responses. I apologize if this thread has caused an issue in here among us all. That was not my intention.

Greg, in my Google searches, e-Sword has always topped out every other software when it comes to free Bible software. Rick Meyers, the developer of e-Sword, has always offered his software for free, with multiple resources he painstakingly coded himself to work with his program, including the KJV and KJV+ (with Strong's). I like e-Sword and I like Olive Tree and I really like Logos with all the great tools they offer. I don't like that much of the tools require an internet connection as I am not always around the internet where I live. I don't simply want a reader only, I want a study tool which I did find in e-Sword, Olive Tree, Logos and others. The two former offer many of their resources for free though, who also had to work to incorporate into their software, but they still offered even the Public Domain versions for free, regardless of the work they put into it.

I did look at the packages that offered many of the Bibles and commentaries, but i couldn't see paying, even for the standard version, when it included titles like the Douay Rheims (hope I spelled that right) and other Bibles I just wouldn't ever use. I think it would be a better deal if we were able to choose our own modules instead of just being given what Logos thinks we need. There are a lot of resources in those packages I just would never use.

Jerry, no harm done. Nothing to forgive. I think we both got a little frustrated on both our ends, which is bound to happen. Even the disciples argued amongst themselves over who would be greater. The fact is they argued. So did Paul and Peter when Peter at one point. I still stand firmly behind the deletions in the NIV and I can prove it. Especially since my wife has an NIV and I checked many of those supposed deletions and changes and they were in fact not in the NIV. I could list them all, but I figure, what good would it do. Even with proof people will still see what they want to see, right? I had this same argument in a group on facebook I belong to and when I submitted all the evidence and proof, I never heard from the person again. Even with an online link and pictures taken of my wife's Bible. I know this is not the subject here, so we won't get into it. If you would like the same information I submitted in that group, PM me and I will oblige.

Dan, yes I do prefer the received text. From my own study, listening to individuals, well seasoned Bible teachers, pastors, etc. about the subject of the authenticity of God's Word, I have come to discover where all those translations come from and also where the KJV comes from. I've listened to David Hocking, the late Chuck Smith, Dr. Mark Eastman, Don Stewart. Just to name a few. I am currently taking a course in Christology and will be getting to the History and Authenticity of the Bible where all these claims are taught.

I thank you all for your words of encouragement and your thoughts on this subject. I would much rather put it all behind me. I apologize for all the unnecessary grief it may have caused.It was not my intention.

Thank you, alabama24. I suppose the best thing for me to do is enjoy the fact that Logos is a terrific company and like pastors who are worthy of their wages, so are software developers who make these resources available to us. I know that it would be difficult to find a 10 dollar KJV Bible in a store these days and 10 dollars for a digital version of it is a great tool what with all the features it contains.

I would desire that Logos make the online features available offline for those who desire them, as I do use my Bible app away from wifi available places. I wouldn't care if we had to download a much larger file in order to do so either.

Please, all of you, please don't misunderstand. I absolutely love Logos. Right now I am not available to keep purchasing modules for this software as I am living in Thailand with my wife who is a missionary and baht to dollar does not go very far as for every baht is about 3 cents. The cost of living here is great, if you pay for the things you need here.We pay equivalent to about 150 dollars for rent each month and that is including trash, water and electricity. I am getting off topic, slightly.

I appreciate all your responses. Since I cannot use one of my modules I purchased, as it is only interlinear with certain Bible translations, I asked for a refund so I can purchase the KJV. I haven't heard anything yet, but I was told I have 30 days to request one and it's only been a couple days since I've had it.

I did a search on the Logos website for the Authorized Version and it is indeed the King James Version. It's for sale for 10 dollars. Once I get my refund (they already deleted the content I purchased, but I still haven't received my refund) then I will purchase the King James Version to add to my library.