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 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
“Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not.” — Matthew 13:13 Matthew gives both a result and a reason. Jesus speaks in parables therefore, because the crowds see without truly seeing and hear without understanding. Some manuscripts alter the...
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...
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...
