by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Passage: Luke 23:34Received reading: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”Principal competing reading: The narrative moves directly from crucifixion to the division of Jesus’ garments.Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging;...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Passage: Luke 22:64Received reading: They blindfolded him, “struck him on the face,” and asked who struck him.Principal competing reading: They blindfolded him and questioned him, “Prophesy! Who struck you?”; the preceding verse already says they beat him.Editorial...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Passage: Luke 23:15Received reading: Pilate says, “for I sent you to him.”Principal competing reading: Pilate says, “for he sent him back to us.”Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending.Pilate has declared Jesus...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Passage: Luke 22:43–44Received reading: The incarnate Son truly undergoes agony, receives angelic strengthening, and prays with bodily intensity.Principal competing reading: The verses are secondary anti-docetic material added to emphasize Christ’s humanity.Editorial...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Passage: Luke 22:43–44Received reading: Keep the two verses in Luke after verse 42.Principal competing reading: Omit them, bracket them, or transpose them into Matthew 26 after Jesus’ prayer.Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review...
