Matthew 16:2b–3a and the Secondary Red Sky Saying in the Manuscript Tradition

Matthew 16:2b–3a is a secondary interpolation, added to clarify Jesus’ reply and influenced by Luke 12:54–56 rather than written by Matthew.

Textual Variants in Matthew 16: A Documentary Examination

Textual commentary on Matthew 16 examining major variants, including the debated “red sky” saying and scribal expansions in key verses.