A list of Omissions and Changes

G.W. and D.E. Anderson

A Textual Key to the
New Testament
A list of Omissions and Changes
copyright 1993, 2002 Trinitarian Bible Society
G. W. Anderson
A Textual Key to the New Testament
A list of Omissions and Changes
by G.W. and D.E. Anderson

I
n recent years, much has been The comparison of these modern
said and written regarding the versions needs to be made by using a
excellence, accuracy and readability copy of the Authorised Version. While
of the modern versions of the New perfection is not claimed for the
Testament. It is often stated that these Authorised Version or for any other ver-
versions are more accurate than the sion, it is an accurate and excellent
Authorised (King James) Version translation which follows the
because the newer translations are Traditional or Received Text of the New
based upon older and better manu- Testament and was not affected by the
scripts than those upon which the current rage of paraphrasing. Some
Authorised Version is based. There are versions will be difficult to compare
many today, however, who would not because of the modern tendency among
agree with this assessment. It is their translators to use dynamic equivalence
contention that the manuscripts of methods of translation (see the New
the New Testament used in the International Version: What todays
modern versions are corrupted and, in Christian needs to know about the NIV,
effect, detract from essential doctrines published by the Society).
of the Bible. The Trinitarian Bible
Society has provided the list below as a This list of variant readings is not
useful guide in opposing the use of complete. It is designed to show the
these manuscripts and modern transla- many and most serious omissions in the
tions. modern editions of the New Testament.
In addition to omissions, a few
The list below is a compilation of instances of change and additions are
verses in which the modern versions included. Unless otherwise stated, each
have followed corrupted manuscripts variant listed represents an omission.
and made drastic alterations to the tra-
ditionally accepted text of the New It is hoped that many will see the
Testament. The central purpose of this problems with the modern texts and
list is to aid the Bible student in discern- versions and will change back to a com-
ing and evaluating whether his transla- plete edition of the New Testament. It
tion is founded upon these few older is the prayer of the Trinitarian Bible
manuscripts, and how far astray his Society that God will be pleased to use
translation goes. A simple comparison this textual variant list to call His people
of the verses below with any modern back to a day of purer translations and
translation will show the extent of cor- sounder principles of translation and
ruption in our modern versions. textual criticism.
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A LIST OF OMISSIONS AND CHANGES

Found in Most Modern New Testaments
Unless otherwise noted, the variant listed represents
an omission from the Traditional Text.
An asterisk indicates some of the more serious omissions or doctrinal problems.
In instances of change, the Authorised Version reading, which represents the
reading of the Traditional Text, is given in comparison with the critical text read-
ing as found in the New American Standard Version.

*8.29 Jesus [Jesus, thou Son of

MAT THEW 8.31
God]
suffer us to go away is
1.7 Asa is changed to Asaph changed to send us
[often this error is printed in 9.8 they marvelled is changed
the margin rather than in the to they were afraid [RSV;
text] NASthey were filled with
1.10 Amon is changed to Amos awe]
[see verse 7 above] *9.12 Jesus
*1.25 firstborn 9.13 to repentance
*4.12 Jesus 9.14 oft
*4.18 Jesus 9.35 among the people
*4.23 Jesus 9.36 fainted is changed to
5.22 without a cause distressed
5.27 by them of old time 10.3 Lebbaeus, whose surname
*5.44 bless them that curse you, was
do good to them that hate 11.2 two of his disciples is
you, and despitefully use changed to by his disciples
you, and 12.8 even
5.47 publicans is changed to 12.15 multitudes
Gentiles 12.22 blind and [second instance]
6.4 openly *12.25 Jesus
6.6 openly 12.35 of the heart
6.13 For thineAmen *13.36 Jesus
6.18 openly *13.51 Jesus saith unto them
*6.33 AVthe kingdom of God; *13.51 Lord [Yea, Lord]
NASHis kingdom *14.14 Jesus
*8.3 Jesus *14.22 Jesus
*8.5 Jesus *14.25 Jesus
*8.7 Jesus 14.30 boisterous
8.15 them is changed to him 14.33 came and
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15.6 or his mother baptism that I am baptized
15.6 commandment is changed with: [see also verse 22]
to word 21.4 AVAll this; NASnow this
15.8 draweth nigh unto me with 21.12 of God [the temple of God]
their mouth, and 21.44 ALL of this verse is omitted
15.16 Jesus in some versions
*15.30 Jesus 22.13 take him away, and
16.3 O ye hypocrites 22.30 of God [angels of God]
16.4 the prophet *22.37 Jesus
*16.20 Jesus 23.3 AVthey bid you observe,
17.4 Let us make is changed to I that observe and do;
will make NASthey tell you, do and
17.11 AVJesus; NASHe observe
17.11 unto them *23.8 even Christ
17.11 first [shall first come] 23.14 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
*17.20 Jesus OMITTED
*17.21 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS *24.2 Jesus
OMITTED 24.6 all [all these things]
17.22 abode is changed to were 24.7 and pestilences
gathering together 24.36 nor the Son is added
*18.2 Jesus 24.42 hour is changed to day
*18.11 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS 24.48 his coming
OMITTED 25.6 cometh
18.29 at his feet 25.13 wherein the Son of man
18.29 all [I will pay thee all] cometh
18.35 their trespasses 25.31 holy [holy angels]
*19.9 and whoso marrieth her 25.44 him [answer him]
which is put away doth 26.3 and the scribes
commit adultery. *26.28 new [of the new
19.17 AVthere is none good but testament]
one, that is, God; 26.59 and elders
NASthere is only One who 26.60 yet found they none [second
is good instance]
19.20 from my youth up 26.60 false witnesses [second
19.29 or wife instance]
20.7 and whatsoever is right, that 27.2 Pontius
shall ye receive *27.24 just [AVthe blood of this
20.16 for many be called, but few just person; NAS this
chosen Mans blood]
*20.22 and to be baptized with the 27.34 AVvinegar, i.e., sour wine;
baptism that I am baptized NASwine
with? [see also verse 23] *27.35 that itlots [last half of the
*20.23 and be baptised with the verse is omitted]
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27.42 if [AVIf he be the King; 6.16 from the dead
NASHe is the King] 6.33 him is changed to them
27.42 believe him is changed to 6.33 and came together unto
believe in him him
27.64 by night *6.34 Jesus
28.2 from the door 6.36 AVbuy themselves bread:
28.9 as they went to tell his for they have nothing to eat;
disciples NAS buy themselves
28.20 Amen something to eat
6.44 about [AVabout five
thousand]
MARK 7.2 they found fault
*7.8 as the washingye do [last
*1.1 the Son of God [omitted in half of the verse is omitted]
some versions and margins] *7.16 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
*1.2 the prophets is replaced by OMITTED
Isaiah the prophet, 7.24 and Sidon
an obvious error *7.27 Jesus
*1.14 of the kingdom [AVthe *8.1 Jesus
gospel of the kingdom of *8.17 Jesus
God; NAS the gospel of 8.17 yet [AVhave ye your heart
God] yet hardened?]
*1.41 Jesus 8.25 made him look up is
2.2 straightway changed to looked intently
*2.17 to repentance 8.26 neither and nor are
3.5 whole as the other combined into not
3.15 to heal sicknesses, and *9.24 Lord [referring to Jesus]
3.16 And He appointed the *9.29 and fasting
twelve: is added at beginning *9.42 in me
of the verse *9.44 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
3.29 damnation is changed to sin OMITTED
4.4 of the air *9.45 into the fire that never shall
4.9 unto them be quenched
*5.13 Jesus is changed to he *9.46 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
*5.19 Jesus OMITTED
6.11 whosoever is changed to 9.49 and every sacrifice shall be
any place salted with salt
*6.11 Verily I saythan for that *10.21 take up the cross
city [last part of the verse is 10.24 for them that trust in riches
omitted] 10.29 or wife
6.15 or [AVor as one of the 11.10 in the name of the Lord
prophets; NAS like one of *11.11 Jesus
the prophets of old] *11.14 Jesus
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*11.15 Jesus centuries (thus predating the
11.24 ye receive is changed to you two old manuscripts,
have received Vatican and Sinai).
*11.26 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
OMITTED
12.4 and at him they cast stones LUKE
*12.30 this is the first
commandment 1.28 blessed art thou among
12.33 with all the soul women
*12.41 Jesus 1.29 when she saw him
13.8 and troubles 2.5 wife [AVhis espoused
13.11 neither do ye premeditate wife; NASwho was
13.14 spoken of by Daniel the engaged to him]
prophet 2.9 lo
*13.33 and pray *2.14 good will toward men is
14.19 and another said, Is it I? changed to toward men of
*14.22 Jesus good will or among men
*14.22 eat [AVTake, eat. with whom he is pleased
NAS Take it.] 2.17 abroad
*14.24 new [of the new *2.33 And Joseph and his mother
testament] is changed to and his father
14.27 because of me this night and mother (note that the
14.68 and the cock crew change affects the Virgin
14.70 and thy speech agreeth Birth of our Lord)
thereto *2.40 in spirit
15.3 but he answered nothing *2.43 and Joseph and his mother
15.8 crying aloud is changed to is changed to his parents (cf.
went up 2.33)
*15.28 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS *4.4 but by every word of God
OMITTED *4.8 Get thee behind me, Satan:
*15.39 cried out for
16.8 quickly 4.18 to heal the brokenhearted
*16.9-20 OMITTED or bracketed in *4.41 Christ [first instance; the
most Bibles (with variations). reference to Jesus
Although missing in the Messiahship is eliminated]
Vatican and Sinai manuscripts, 5.33 why [makes this a statement
it is found in almost every rather than a question]
Greek manuscript which 5.38 and both are preserved
contains Marks Gospel. In 5.39 straightway
addition it is quoted by 6.10 whole as the other
Church Fathers including 6.26 unto you
Irenaeus and Hippolytus in 6.45 treasure of his heart [second
the second and third instance]
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6.48 was founded upon a rock is 11.54 that they might accuse him
changed to had been well *12.31 the kingdom of God is
built changed to his kingdom
7.10 that had been sick *13.2 Jesus
*7.19 Jesus 13.19 great
*7.22 Jesus 13.35 desolate is in italics
7.31 And the Lord said although it is in the Greek
*8.38 Jesus 13.35 verily
8.45 and they that were with him 14.5 ass is changed to son
8.45 and sayest thou, Who 17.3 against thee
touched me? 17.9 him? I trow [i.e., judge] not
8.48 be of good comfort *17.36 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
8.54 put them all out, and OMITTED
*9.43 Jesus 19.5 and saw him
9.50 us is changed to you 20.5 then
9.54 even as Elias did 20.23 Why tempt ye me?
9.55 and said, Ye know not what 20.30 took her to wife, and he died
manner of spirit ye are of childless
*9.56 For the Son of man is not *21.4 of God
come to destroy mens lives, 21.8 therefore
but to save them 22.14 twelve
*9.60 Jesus 22.31 And the Lord said
10.1 seventy is changed to *22.43 some versions omit ALL of
seventy-two this verse or put it in brackets
10.17 seventy is changed to *22.44 some versions omit ALL of
seventy-two this verse or put it in
10.20 rather[AVbut rather; brackets
NASbut] *22.57 him [first instance]
*10.21 Jesus (referring to Jesus) is omitted
10.35 when he departed or changed to it
*10.39 Jesus [Critical Text has Lord] 22.60 the cock is changed to a
*10.41 Jesus [Critical Text has Lord] cock
*11.2 our [Our Father] *22.63 Jesus
*11.2 which art in heaven 22.64 they struck him on the face,
*11.2 Thy will be done, as in and
heaven, so in earth 22.68 also [AVand if I also ask
*11.4 but deliver us from evil you, ye will not answer me;
*11.11 bread and will he give him NAS and if I ask a
a stone? or if he ask question, you will not
11.29 the prophet answer]
11.44 scribes and Pharisees, 22.68 nor let me go
hypocrites 23.6 of Galilee is changed to it
11.54 and seeking or omitted
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*23.17 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS 24.42 and of an honeycomb
OMITTED 24.49 of Jerusalem
23.23 and of the chief priests 24.51 and carried up into heaven.
23.25 unto them Only two Greek manuscripts
*23.34 Then said Jesus, Father, omit this, but some
forgive them; for they know Greek texts and critical
not what they do. [some editions of the Greek New
versions bracket this or have Testament and some versions
notes which say that this is omit it.
not original] *24.52 Some versions omit they
23.38 written and in letters of worshiped him from this
Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew verse for the same reasons as
*23.42 Lord [the thief on the cross in the case of the omissions
recognizes Jesus Lordship] in 24.40; however, some
*23.43 Jesus critical editions of the Greek
*23.45 And the sun was darkened is New Testament include it.
changed to the sun being Without it the risen Lord is
obscured, eclipsed or not receiving worship from
failing, or a marginal His people.
reading is given to add this 24.53 praising is omitted from the
naturalistic effect. critical Greek text; according
24.1 and certain others with to marginal note in NAS,
them NAS changes blessing to
24.4 much praising.
*24.6 He is not here, but is risen is 24.53 Amen
omitted from or bracketed in
some versions, or a
problematic footnote is given JOHN
24.12 Some versions omit ALL of
this verse, others only omit *1.18 only begotten Son is changed
laid to only begotten God
*24.36 Jesus 1.27 is preferred before me
*24.40 Some versions omit or 1.51 Hereafter
bracket this verse. It is found 2.22 unto them
in every Greek manuscript of *3.2 Jesus
Luke except for one fifth *3.13 which is in heaven [thus an
century Western manuscript. attribute of God is removed
The omission results from from Jesus]
radical New Testament 3.15 should not perish, but is
criticism principles. Some omitted
versions have misleading or *4.16 Jesus
incorrect footnotes regarding *4.42 the Christ [note: Jesus
this. Messiahship is obscured]
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*4.46 Jesus *9.4 I must work the works is
5.3 waiting for the moving of changed to we must work
the water the works
*5.4 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS 9.11 the pool of
OMITTED *9.35 Son of God is changed to
5.16 and sought to slay him Son of man
5.30 Father 10.26 as I said unto you
6.11 to the disciples, and the 10.38 believe [third instance;
disciples AVknow, and believe,] is
*6.14 Jesus changed to understand
6.22 AVsave that one whereinto [NAS know and
his disciples were entered understand]
NAS except one 11.41 from the place where the
6.39 Father dead was laid
*6.47 on me [note: not just *11.45 Jesus
believing secures everlasting 12.1 which had been dead
life, but believing in me 12.41 when is changed to
(Jesus)] because
6.58 manna 13.2 AVAnd supper being
*6.69 thou art the Christ, the Son ended; NAS And during
of the living God is changed supper
to you are the Holy One of *13.3 Jesus
God [note: Messiahship and 14.12 my [NASthe Father]
Deity/Sonship are missing] *14.15 If ye love me, keep my
7.8 yet commandments (a
7.26 very [this is the very Christ] command) is changed to a
7.29 But statement, If you love me,
7.33 unto them you will keep my
*7.39 Holy [Holy Ghost] commandments
*7.53-8.11 entire section is omitted or 14.28 I said [AVbecause I said, I
in brackets in many modern go; NAS because I go]
versions 15.7 ye shall ask is changed to
8.9 being convicted by their own ask
conscience 16.3 unto you
*8.9 Jesus 16.10 my [NAS the Father]
8.10 and saw none but the *16.16 because I go to the Father
woman 17.11 those whom [referring to
8.10 thine accusers believers] is changed to that
*8.16 AVthe Father; NASHe which [referring to name]
*8.20 Jesus 17.12 in the world
*8.21 Jesus *17.12 I kept them in thy name:
8.59 going through the midst of those that thou gavest me is
them, and so passed by changed to I was keeping
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them in Thy name which 6.3 Holy [AV Holy Ghost;
Thou hast given me; NAS Spirit]
17.20 shall [AVwhich shall 6.13 blasphemous
believe; NAS who believe] *7.30 of the Lord
*18.5 Jesus [second instance] 7.37 the Lord your
19.16 and led him away 7.37 him ye shall hear
*19.38 Jesus [third instance] *8.37 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
*19.39 Jesus OMITTED
20.19 assembled 9.5 It is hard for thee to kick
20.29 Thomas [AVJesus saith against the pricks
unto him, Thomas] 9.6 And he tremblingunto
21.3 immediately him
*9.20 Christ is changed to Jesus
ACTS *9.29 Jesus [part of verse 28 in the
Critical Text]
10.6 He shall tell thee what thou
1.14 and supplication oughtest to do
2.1 with one accord is changed 10.21 which were sent unto him
to together from Cornelius
2.7 one to another 10.32 who, when he cometh, shall
2.23 have taken speak unto thee
*2.30 according to the flesh, he *15.11 Christ
would raise up Christ 15.18 AVKnown unto God are all
2.33 now his works from the beginning
2.41 gladly of the world; NASwho
2.42 and [and in breaking of makes these things known
bread] from of old
*2.47 to the church is changed to 15.24 saying, Ye must be
to their number circumcised and keep the
3.6 rise up and law
3.20 Jesus Christ, which before *15.34 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS
was preached unto you is OMITTED
changed to Jesus, the Christ *16.31 Christ
appointed for you 17.5 which believed not
3.24 foretold is changed to 17.26 blood
announced 18.21 I must by all means keep
*3.26 Jesus this feast that cometh in
4.24 God Jerusalem
5.23 without [the keepers *19.4 Christ
standing without] *19.10 Jesus
5.24 the high priest, and *20.21 Christ
5.25 saying *20.25 of God [kingdom of God]
5.34 apostles 20.32 brethren
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20.34 Yea for good; NASGod causes
21.8 that were of Pauls company all things to work together
21.25 that they observe no such for good
thing, save 9.28 in righteousness: because a
22.9 and were afraid short work is omitted, and
22.16 the name of the Lord is many versions rearrange
changed to His name what parts of the verse
22.20 unto his death remain.
23.9 let us not fight against God 9.31 of righteousness [second
23.15 to morrow instance]
*24.6-8 and would have 9.32 of the law
judgedcommanding his 10.1 Israel
accusers to come unto thee *10.15 preach the gospel of peace,
is omitted [the last part of *10.17 God is changed to Christ
verse 6, ALL of verse 7, and 11.6 But if it be of works, then is
the first part of verse 8] it no more grace: otherwise
24.15 of the dead work is no more work
24.26 that he might loose him *13.9 Thou shalt not bear false
25.16 to die witness
26.30 when he had thus spoken 14.6 and he thatdoth not
28.16 the centurion delivered the regard it [some versions
prisoners to the captain of omit this, some place it in
the guard: but brackets]
*28.29 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS *14.9 and rose
OMITTED *14.10 Christ is changed to God
[note: if Christ is read in
ROMANS verse 10, then He is the God
of verse 12. If the reading in
verse 10 is God, then the
*1.16 of Christ [the gospel of Deity of Christ is missing in
Christ] this passage]
1.29 fornication 14.21 or is offended, or is made
1.31 implacable [unforgiving] weak
3.22 and upon all 14.22 Hast thou faith? is changed
5.2 a few versions omit by faith from a question to a
6.11 our Lord statement, the faith which
*8.1 who walk not after the flesh, you have
but after the Spirit *15.8 Jesus
*8.26 for us [regarding the Holy 15.24 I will come to you
Spirits intercession] is *15.29 of the gospel [of the gospel
omitted or italicized in some of Christ]
versions *16.18 Jesus [Lord Jesus Christ]
8.28 AVall things work together *16.20 Christ
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*16.24 ALL OF THIS VERSE IS *15.47 the Lord [the Deity of
OMITTED Christ is obscured]
15.55 AVO death, where is thy
sting? O grave, where is thy
1 CORINTHIANS victory?; NAS O death,
where is your victory? O
1.14 in some versions I thank death, where is your sting?
God is changed to I am *16.22 Jesus Christ
thankful *16.23 Christ
2.4 mans
*2.13 Holy is omitted from
Ghost 2 CORINTHIANS
5.1 named
*5.4 Christ is omitted twice 1.10 doth deliver (second
*5.5 Jesus is omitted from some instance) is changed to shall
versions deliver in some versions;
*5.7 for us thus delivereddoth
*6.20 and in your spirit, which are deliverwill yet deliver
Gods becomes deliveredwill
7.5 fasting and deliverwill yet deliver.
7.39 by the law *4.6 Jesus
*9.1 Christ *4.10 the Lord
*9.18 of Christ *5.18 Jesus
9.22 as [became I as weak] 8.4 that we would receive
*10.9 Christ is changed to the Lord 8.24 and [and before the
10.11 all [Now all these things] churches]
10.23 for me [lawful for me] 9.10 AVNow
10.28 for the earth is the Lords, heministerand
and the fulness thereof multiplyand increase;
*11.24 Take, eat [speaking of the NAS Now Hewill
Lords Supper] supply and multiplyand
*11.24 broken [speaking of Christs increase, changing an
body] expressed wish or prayer
*11.29 unworthily (voluntative optative) to a
*11.29 Lords [the Lords body] statement of future
12.13 into [into one Spirit] is *10.7 Christ [third instance]
changed to of 10.8 us [hath given us for
14.25 And thus edification]
14.34 your [your women] 11.6 been [AVwe have been
14.38 let him be ignorant is throughly made manifest;
changed from an exhortation NAS we have made this
to the statement, he is not evident]
recognised *11.31 our
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*11.31 Christ
12.11 in glorying PHILIPPIANS
13.2 I write
1.16-17 these verses are reversed in
the modern versions
GALATIANS 3.3 God in the spirit is changed
to in the Spirit of God
*1.15 God is changed to He *3.16 let us mind the same thing
3.1 that ye should not obey the *4.13 Christ which strengtheneth
truth me is changed to him who
3.1 among you strengthens me
*3.17 in Christ [the Abrahamic 4.23 be with you all is changed to
covenant was in Christ] be with your spirit
4.7 of God through Christ is

4.24
changed to through God
the [the two covenants]
COLOSSIANS
5.19 Adultery *1.2 and the Lord Jesus Christ
5.21 murders *1.14 through his blood
*6.15 in Christ Jesus *1.28 Jesus
*6.17 the Lord 2.2 and of the Father, and of
2.7 therein
2.11 of the sins of
EPHESIANS *2.18 not [hath not seen is
changed to has seen]
1.10 both 2.20 Wherefore
1.18 understanding is changed to *3.6 on the children of
heart disobedience
*3.9 by Jesus Christ *3.13 Christ is changed to the
*3.14 of our Lord Jesus Christ Lord
4.6 you [in you all] *3.15 God is changed to Christ
*3.22 God is changed to the Lord
4.9 first [he also descended
3.24 for is omitted, changing the
first]
conclusion of the Apostles
4.17 other [other Gentiles] is
statement to a separate
changed to the statement
*5.9 fruit of the Spirit is changed
to fruit of the light
5.21 fear of God is changed to 1 THESSALONIANS
fear of Christ
5.30 of his flesh, and of his *1.1 from God our Father, and
bones the Lord Jesus Christ
6.10 my brethren 2.2 even [But even after]
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*2.19 Christ 1.11 of the Gentiles
3.2 minister *2.19 name of Christ is changed to
*3.11 Christ [AVour Lord Jesus name of the Lord
Christ; NAS Jesus our Lord] 4.1 therefore
*3.13 Christ *4.1 Lord
5.27 holy [holy brethren] *4.22 Jesus Christ

2 THESSALONIANS TITUS
*1.8 Christ 1.4 mercy
*1.12 Christ [first instance] *1.4 Lord is omitted, and Jesus
*2.2 day of Christ is changed to Christ is reversed
day of the Lord 2.7 sincerity
*2.4 as God [AVhe as God
sitteth; NAS he takes his seat]
PHILEMON
1 TIMOTHY *6 Jesus
* 12 Whom I have sent again:
1.1 Lord thou therefore receive him,
*1.17 wise [only wise God] that is, mine own bowels is
*2.7 in Christ [I speak the truth changed to And I have sent
in Christ] him back to you in person,
3.3 not greedy of filthy lucre that is, sending my very heart
*3.16 God is replaced with he, he
who, or what (see the
Societys Article no. 103, God HEBREWS
was Manifest in the Flesh,
regarding this passage) *1.3 by himself
4.12 in spirit *1.3 our [purged our sins]
5.4 good and *2.7 and didst set him over the
5.16 man or [Greek: believing works of thy hands is
man or believing woman] omitted in many versions
*6.5 from such withdraw thyself *3.1 Christ
6.7 and it is certain 3.6 firm unto the end is
omitted in many versions
6.10 labour of
2 TIMOTHY *7.21 after the order of Melchisedec
8.12 and their iniquities
1.1 an apostle of Jesus Christ is *10.9 O God is omitted in many
changed to an apostle of versions
Christ Jesus *10.30 saith the Lord
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10.34 my [my bonds] *1.22 through the Spirit
10.34 in heaven 1.23 for ever
*11.11 was delivered of a child. *3.15 God is changed to Christ
Some modern versions add, *4.1 for us [Christ hath suffered
with no Greek manuscript for us]
support, an entire section 4.14 on their part he is evil spoken
about Abraham being of, but on your part he is
enabled to beget children. glorified
*11.13 were persuaded of them 5.8 because
*11.37 were tempted is omitted *5.10 Jesus
from most versions 5.11 glory and
12.20 or thrust through with a dart *5.14 Jesus. Amen.

JAMES 2 PETER
1.19 Wherefore is changed to *1.21 holy [holy men of God]
this you know and but is 2.17 for ever
added [But let every one] 3.9 us is changed to you
1.26 among you 3.10 in the night
2.18 thy [AVwithout thy works; *3.10 shall be burned up is
NASwithout the works] changed to discovered; some
2.18 my is omitted from most versions have this change as a
versions footnote only
*2.20 faith without works is dead
is changed to faith without
works is useless 1 JOHN
4.2 yet [in addition to this
omission, the NAS adds so, *1.7 Christ
giving the impression of 2.7 brethren is changed to
causal relationship] beloved
*4.4 adulterers and 2.7 from the beginning [second
5.5 as [as in a day of slaughter] instance]
5.16 faults is changed to sins *2.20 ye know all things is changed
[different Greek words] to you all know
*5.20 a soul is changed to his soul 3.1 and we are is added after
sons of God
3.14 his brother [loveth not his
1 PETER brother]
*3.19 we know is changed to we
1.16 Be ye holy [a command] is shall know (but note the
changed to you shall be holy context)
[future tense] *4.3 Christ is come in the flesh
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*4.19 we love him is changed to 1.8 the beginning and the ending
we love *1.9 Christ is omitted twice
*5.7-8 in heaven; the Father, the *1.11 I am the Alpha and Omega,
Word, and the Holy Ghost: the first and the last and
and these three are one. And 1.11 which are in Asia
there are three that bear 1.17 unto me
witness in earth, (See the 1.20 which thou sawest [second
Societys Article no. 102, Why instance]
1 John 5.7-8 is in the Bible.) 2.9 works
*5.13 and that ye may believe on 2.13 thy works, and
the name of the Son of God 2.15 which thing I hate
3.4 even [even in Sardis]
3.11 Behold
2 JOHN 5.4 and to read
5.5 to loose
3 the Lord 5.6 and, lo,
9 of Christ [second instance] 5.14 four and twenty
*5.14 him that liveth for ever and
ever
3 JOHN *6.1,3,5,7 and see [Come and see]
6.12 lo
11 but [but he that doeth evil] *7.5b-8b were sealed is omitted in ten
of the twelve instances
*8.13 I heard an angel is changed
JUDE to I heard an eagle
10.4 unto me
*1 sanctified is changed to *11.1 AVand the angel stood,
beloved saying; NASand someone
*4 God said (RSV and I was told)
23 AVAnd others save with 11.4 the God is changed to the
fear, NASsave others,and Lord
on some have mercy with *11.17 and art to come
fear 12.12 the inhabiters
* 25 wise [only wise God] *12.17 Christ
25 some versions add before all *14.5 before the throne of God
time and 14.8 city
14.12 here are they
14.13 unto me
REVELATION 14.15 for thee
15.2 over his mark
*1.5 loved us, and washed us is 15.3 the saints is changed to the
changed to loves us and nations
released us 15.5 behold
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*16.5 O Lord before the throne
16.7 another out of [without 21.2 John
this, an inanimate object, the 21.5 unto me
altar, is speaking] 21.9 unto me
16.14 of the earth and 21.10 AVthat great city, the holy
16.17 of heaven Jerusalem; NASthe holy
17.1 unto me city, Jerusalem
18.2 AVcried mightily with a 21.24 of them which are saved
strong voice; NAScried out 22.1 pure
with a mighty voice *22.14 do his commandments is
18.6 you [rewarded you] changed to wash their robes
*19.1 the Lord *22.19 book of life is changed to
*20.9 God out of tree of life
*20.12 before God is changed to *22.21 Christ

NUMBER OF VARIANTS
Gospels 335
Acts 59
Pauline Epis. 142
Hebrews 16
General Epis. 44
Revelation 54

Total 650

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