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BibleGateway King James Version Public Domain: Legal Guidelines for 2026 Publishers and Developers

"This guide clarifies the distinction between the public domain status of the historical King James Version (KJV) text and the proprietary digital assets, databases, and user interfaces owned by BibleGateway and its parent company. The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, originally translated in 1611 and refined in the 1769 Oxford Standard edition, remains one of the most widely read English texts in history. For digital developers, self-publishers, and ministries building tools in 2026, understanding how to legally access and distribute this text is critical. While the historical text of the KJV is largely free of copyright restrictions, u..."

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