Luke 24:6, 12 — “He Is Risen” and Peter at the Empty Tomb

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Luke 24:6, 12Received reading: Include “but is risen” and the complete account of Peter running, seeing the linen cloths, and marveling.Principal competing reading: Omit the resurrection clause and/or the whole Peter verse in the shorter Western...

Luke 24:36, 40 — “Peace Be unto You” and the Displayed Hands and Feet

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Luke 24:36, 40Received reading: Jesus says “Peace be unto you” and then shows the disciples his hands and feet.Principal competing reading: Omit the greeting and/or the whole demonstrative action in the shorter Western form.Editorial status: Preliminary...

Luke 24:42 — “A Piece of a Broiled Fish, and of an Honeycomb”

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Luke 24:42Received reading: “A piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.”Principal competing reading: “A piece of broiled fish,” without the honeycomb.Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending.“They gave...

Luke 23:45 — Was the Sun Darkened or Eclipsed? The Greek behind the Darkness

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Luke 23:45Received reading: “The sun was darkened.”Principal competing reading: “The sun’s light failed,” often rendered “the sun was eclipsed.”Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending.“And the sun was...

Luke 24:3 — “The Body of the Lord Jesus”: Do Both Titles Belong?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Luke 24:3Received reading: “They found not the body of the Lord Jesus.”Principal competing reading: “They did not find the body,” without “of the Lord Jesus,” in a historically influential shorter form.Editorial status: Preliminary record accepted for...