That’s because the KJV follows the Textus Receptus (compiled by Erasmus of Rotterdam). Erasmus likely forged a greek manuscript to support a portion of 1 John 5:7-8. The missing verses come from following critical editions of the greek NT. These verses are lacking in the oldest sources.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Testament_verses_not_included_in_modern_English_translations

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