FABRICATIONS · ADDED VERSES
The Missing "Two Men" Verse
Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
This verse is absent from the earliest and most reliable manuscripts of Luke, indicating it was a later addition. NIV Bible omits it, showing that not all verses in the Bible originate from the original authors. This highlights changes in the text over time, supporting the Muslim view that the original message was not preserved, unlike the Quran’s meticulous preservation.
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Though absent in some manuscripts, the verse aligns with surrounding passages and emphasizes readiness for God’s kingdom. Likely a marginal note or oral tradition later added, it is seen as clarifying Matthew’s account without altering core doctrines—viewed more as a helpful addition than a corruption of Scripture.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
The addition of entire verses raises serious concerns about the Bible's textual integrity, suggesting it has been subject to human alterations. This undermines claims of flawless preservation. If verses can appear in later copies, it challenges the trustworthiness of the text as originally revealed, supporting the Muslim view that the Bible has not been protected from tampering.
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The Missing "Two Men" Verse