John 5:2 — Bethesda, Bethzatha, or Bethsaida? The Name of the Pool

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: John 5:2Received reading: Bethesda.Principal competing reading: Bethzatha, Bethsaida, and related spellings.Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending. “There is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which...

John 2:3–4 — When the Wine Failed: Word Order, Mary’s Request, and Jesus’ Reply

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: John 2:3–4Received reading: Mary says, “They have no wine”; Jesus’ reply begins directly, “Woman, what have I to do with thee?”Principal competing reading: Several critical editions add “and” before “Jesus saith unto her.”Editorial status: Preliminary record...

John 3:13 — “The Son of Man Which Is in Heaven”: Is the Heavenly Witness Authentic?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: John 3:13Received reading: “The Son of man which is in heaven.”Principal competing reading: The sentence ends with “the Son of man.”Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending.Nicodemus is being taught by one...

John 3:15 — “Should Not Perish, but Have Eternal Life”: Does the Full Clause Belong?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: John 3:15Received reading: “Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”Principal competing reading: “Whoever believes may have eternal life in him,” without “should not perish, but.”Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for...

John 1:42 — Simon Son of Jona or Simon Son of John?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: John 1:42Received reading: Simon son of Jona.Principal competing reading: Simon son of John.Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending. “Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas.” — John...