Matthew 15:14 most likely read “they are blind guides,” with “of the blind” added later to harmonize the first clause with the second.
Blind Guides and Scribal Harmonization in Matthew 15:14
Textual Variants in Matthew 15: A Detailed Analysis of the Manuscript Evidence
A comprehensive textual analysis of Matthew 15 reveals early manuscript support for the original readings and common scribal expansions or harmonizations.
