In order for the Lord to demonstrate His approval of the italicized words of the English Bible, a particular italicized word in the source verse would have to appear in a citation of that same verse without italics. There are many examples of this occurring in scripture. Here is merely a sampling:
the word "am" quoted in Matthew 22:32 from Exodus 3:6;
"word" quoted in Matthew 4:4 from Deuteronomy 8:3;
"is" quoted in Romans 10:8 from Deuteronomy 30:14;
"he is" quoted in Acts 2:25 from Psalm 16:8;
"are" quoted in John 10:34 from Psalm 82:6;
"art" quoted in Hebrews 1:5 from Psalm 2:7.
Any honest Bible student will confess that the italicized words are necessary for proper understanding in the English text. They are divinely placed and are as much a part of the inspired text as the non-italicized words. The King James translators demonstrated absolute honesty by including the italics in the English, but placed those words within the text giving them the same authority as every other word. To reject the italicized words is to dispute the likes of Peter (Acts 2:25), Paul (Romans 10:8), the Lord Jesus Christ (John 10:34), God the Father (Hebrews 1:5), and ultimately the Holy Spirit.
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