Matthew 15:4 turns on whether Matthew wrote “God said” or the expanded “God commanded, saying,” an assimilation likely triggered by “commandment” in 15:3.
Matthew 15:4—New Testament Text and Translation Commentary
The Legacy of William Tyndale’s New Testament: Celebrating 500 Years of the Most Influential English Translation
Tyndale’s 1526 New Testament gave English speakers a clear, faithful gospel text and reshaped Bible reading, preaching, and English itself.
The Path to the Original: Ascertaining the Wording of New Testament Texts
Recovering the original New Testament wording rests on early manuscripts, disciplined documentary weighting, and sober analysis of scribal habits.
The Role of Early Nomina Sacra in Establishing the Original Text of the New Testament
Early nomina sacra reveal a stable scribal culture in the New Testament’s transmission, offering key evidence for establishing original readings across manuscripts.
Who Were Westcott and Hort? A Thorough Examination of Their Role in New Testament Textual Criticism
Westcott and Hort were 19th-century scholars who advanced New Testament textual criticism by favoring Alexandrian manuscripts over the Byzantine text.
Nestle’s Text: (Novum Testamentum Graece) and UBS Text
This text analyzes the differences between critical editions of the New Testament and critiques the method of reasoned eclecticism in textual criticism.
Westcott and Hort’s The New Testament in the Original Greek: Dethroning the Textus Receptus
Westcott and Hort revolutionized New Testament textual criticism with their rigorous methodology, shaping key editions and influencing modern scholarship significantly.
Textus Receptus: The History, Influence, and Limitations of the Received Text of the Greek New Testament
The Textus Receptus originated from Erasmus's work as a printed Greek New Testament, shaping Protestant translations despite significant textual limitations.
How the Bible Came Down To Us
The article discusses the preservation of the Bible through manuscripts, translations, and scribal practices, ensuring its accuracy over centuries.
What Does Papyrus 81 Reveal About the Transmission of the Greek New Testament?
Papyrus 81, an early fourth-century manuscript of 1 Peter, exemplifies the careful transmission of apostolic teachings, affirming textual integrity.
