Acts 16:32 — The Word of the Lord or the Word of God in the Jailer’s House?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 16:32Received reading: they spake unto him the word of the LordPrincipal competing reading: they spoke the word of the Lord to himIssue class: Agreement / Edition MinorityEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review...

Acts 17:18 — “Jesus and the Resurrection”: Did the Athenians Mistake *Anastasis* for a Goddess?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 17:18Received reading: he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrectionPrincipal competing reading: he proclaimed Jesus and the resurrectionIssue class: Interpretation / AgreementEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent...

Acts 16:12 — Chief City, First District, or Roman Colony? The Description of Philippi

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 16:12Received reading: Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colonyPrincipal competing reading: Philippi, a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a colonyIssue class: Syntax / Conjectural ReadingEditorial status:...

Acts 16:7 — The Spirit or the Spirit of Jesus? Who Forbade the Journey into Bithynia?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 16:7Received reading: the Spirit suffered them notPrincipal competing reading: the Spirit of Jesus did not permit themIssue class: Textual VariantEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent review remains pending. “After they...

Acts 15:23 — Apostles, Elders, and Brethren—or Apostles and Elder Brethren?

by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026

Passage: Acts 15:23Received reading: The apostles and elders and brethren send greetingPrincipal competing reading: The apostles and the elder brothers send greetingIssue class: Textual VariantEditorial status: Preliminary record accepted for staging; independent...