Matthew 15:18–19 preserves Jesus’ teaching that defilement comes from the heart, and the omission in a few witnesses arose through haplography.
Matthew 15:18–19: Haplography, the Heart, and the Original Wording of the Saying
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.
