Textual commentary on Matthew 2 highlights variants in verses 5, 15, and 18, showing early scribal interpretation and preservation of the original text.
New Testament Textual Commentary on Matthew Chapter 2
Matthew 1 Textual Commentary: Documentary Analysis of the Earliest Manuscripts, the Genealogy, and the Incipit of the Gospel According to Matthew
Early Alexandrian witnesses secure Matthew 1’s original text, preserving hard readings in the genealogy, the anaphoric incipit, and restrained fulfillment formulas.
1 JOHN 5:7: The Story of How the Interpolation of the Comma Johanneum Found Its Way Into the Bible
Discover the fascinating journey of the Comma Johanneum, an interpolation in 1 John 5:7, from its origins to its inclusion and subsequent exclusion in the Bible. Explore how textual criticism and scholarly examination have shaped our understanding of this passage.
What Do the Textual Variants at Matthew 1:18 Tell Us About the Birth of Jesus Christ?
Explore the compelling study of textual variants in Matthew 1:18, as we delve into the intricacies of Greek manuscripts and their implications on our understanding of the birth of Jesus Christ. This article shines a light on the richness of New Testament textual tradition, enhancing our appreciation of the biblical narrative.
NTTC JAMES—Navigating Textual Variants in James 1:19
Discover the complexities behind the textual variants in James 1:19. This in-depth look examines the different readings and the manuscript evidence supporting them, ultimately pointing to the most likely original wording penned by the apostle James.
Textual Variants and Divine Consistency: A Manuscript Analysis of James 1:17
Dive into an in-depth analysis of the textual variants of James 1:17, a key verse that speaks volumes about the unchanging nature of God. This article scrutinizes the manuscript evidence, variant readings, and their implications for understanding divine consistency.
NTTC JAMES 1:12b—“he promised,” “the Lord promised,” or “God promised”
Delve into a deep textual commentary on James 1:12b, exploring its rich theological message. Uncover the New Testament themes of enduring trials, divine approval, and eternal rewards, with a special focus on the Greek manuscript variations.
NTTC JAMES 4:13: “We will” or “We could”?
There is a textual issue with the passage, which concerns a difference in verb tense between the majority of manuscripts and several early manuscripts (𝔓74 𝔓100 א) B. The majority of manuscripts use the aorist subjunctive, while (𝔓74 𝔓100 א) B uses the future indicative.
NTTC JAMES 4:12b “the one judging the [= your] neighbor” or “who judges the other”
The textual variants of James 4:12 demonstrate the complex process of the transmission of the texts and how scribes and copyists have attempted to update and clarify the meaning of the texts in light of their own understanding and context. This verse serves as an example of the importance of Textual Criticism in understanding the development of the texts and the nuances of the meaning.
MATTHEW 19:9: Is “and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery” an Interpolation?
Textual scholar Philip W. Comfort is below in detail, but in short he argues that “and the one marrying the divorced woman commits adultery” is the original wording. This is found in (𝔓25 B C* W Z), as well as 078 Maj, but omitted in א L. He feels that the textual evidence supports the inclusion of the clause, even though it is suspected of having been borrowed from Matthew 5:32. Is he correct?
