When I study a letter, such as James, I use only my Companion KJV, along with James Strong Concord, with Smith's Bible ditcionary. However, I go back to the 1611 for references, just as I go back into the copies of the Greek manuscripts. Basically, I begin with the KJV, but totally depend on the manuscripts. From the manuscripts, I then search for the differents variants contained within these different copies. To me the most reliable is the Ethopic manuscripts, which is the foundation of our KJV.

I do not use the Alexander copy at all. This is the foundation for the NIV etc. Bibles.

Probably the real reason that I use the 1611, is the preface. That letter that the writers wrote to us the readers.

When I read their letter and look at the different pictures within the pages, it tells me, someone is trying to change the mindset of the writers.

Yahweh Bless

Kevin