by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Two details in the closing charge to the Twelve are sometimes pulled into textual debates. One is a full line about loving son or daughter more than Christ. The other is the “cup of cold water” in verse 42. The first is a real omission in some copies. The second is...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Four small readings run through the next part of Matthew 12. None removes a miracle or reverses a doctrine. Together they show why textual work must look at grammar, rhythm, and named actors as well as at whole verses. “For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
Two passages in this chapter have very different textual histories. The words “unto men” in verse 31 stand in both the received and critical texts. The report that Jesus’ mother and brothers were waiting outside in verse 47 is printed with doubt or omitted in some...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
“But wisdom is justified of her children.” — Matthew 11:19 Jesus ends his answer to a fault-finding generation with a proverb. The received text says wisdom is justified by her children. Most recent critical editions say she is justified by her works. Luke 7:35 reads...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
“And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell.” — Matthew 11:23 Is Jesus describing Capernaum’s present height, or asking whether it expects to be raised? The received text says the city is exalted to heaven. The critical text...
