Acts 28:1 — Melita, Melitene, or Another Island? Identifying Paul’s Landfall

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 28:1Received reading: then they knew that the island was called MelitaPrincipal competing reading: then we learned that the island was called MaltaIssue class: Grammar / AgreementEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent...

Acts 27:16 — Clauda or Cauda? The Island That Sheltered Paul’s Ship

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 27:16Received reading: a certain island which is called ClaudaPrincipal competing reading: a small island called CaudaIssue class: Proper Name / GeographyEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending.For...

Acts 28:16 — The Centurion, the Captain of the Guard, and Paul’s Permission to Dwell Alone

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 28:16Received reading: the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was suffered to dwell by himselfPrincipal competing reading: Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier guarding himIssue class: Extended...

Acts 28:25 — “The Holy Ghost by Esaias the Prophet unto Our Fathers”: Our or Your Fathers?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 28:25Received reading: the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathersPrincipal competing reading: the Holy Spirit spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathersIssue class: Textual VariantEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for...

Acts 28:29 — “The Jews Departed, and Had Great Reasoning among Themselves”

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 28:29Received reading: the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselvesPrincipal competing reading: the verse is absentIssue class: Whole-Verse OmissionEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains...