Notice how the NIV, NASV, and NWT all agree in calling Joseph Jesus father . The KJV rightly states Joseph instead of father knowing that Joseph was not Jesus Father. After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. But when they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents did not notice it. And again the KJV is careful to call him Joseph .
Any small change is important when it fosters heresy.
But believe me it only gets worse from here. Let s take a look at a verse that pertains to this exact issue. And he said, Jesus , remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom. And he said unto Jesus, Lord , remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. A ll are familiar with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace.