FABRICATIONS · INTERPOLATION
Instruction to Paul Interpolated
He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
The KJV includes an additional phrase while it is not found in many early Greek manuscripts, which is why it does not appear in the NIV or ESV. This addition, indicates that scribes sometimes introduced clarifying phrases. While seemingly harmless, it proves the Bible’s text was open to editorial shaping. It demonstrates that even narrative instructions were not immune to human influence.
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
This added phrase clarifies the narrative, aligning with subsequent verses where Peter imparts guidance. it is a helpful addition that scribes included to smooth transitions rather than a deceptive addition meant to alter doctrine.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
If scribes felt free to add phrases to accommodate narrative flow, what prevents more significant doctrinal insertions? This suggests that the biblical text is not a fixed standard but a malleable tradition. The authenticity and authority of these books become questionable.
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Instruction to Paul Interpolated