The problem with the KJ and other versions of the Bible is the interpretation of English from Latin, and Latin from Greek and Greek from Hebrew sources.
Moonglow, there are Bibles with Greek and Hebrew translations in them. They are very helpful.
Breeze, Christ
quoted scripture, in fact His favorite retort to Lucifer is, "It is written.........".
And no where is it written that our performance has anything to do with salvation, or Heaven, or ultimately, Heaven on earth. The opposite is true:
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Your religion has nothing to do with Christ, Heaven, salvation, power, grace, love, mercy, or kinship. Those things are geared toward the sinners whose work here comes up short.
You are the most important element in your religion. You and your frail, 10% brain capacity, human error, performance level. It reminds me of the TV show, "Wipe Out"!
I'm relying on the Creator of the Universe to have my back. His Son is gentle and humble and kind and forgiving and His yoke is light. Look how heavy your yoke is, having to pull the load all by yourself.
Matthew 11:28-30
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
When you get to the Everlasting, you can boast about what you did to get there, though, so chin up babe. And, If I leave before you get there, send me a postcard. Address it to my Father's House.
