FABRICATIONS · INTERPOLATION
Unto Salvation Addition
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby (unto salvation).
The phrase “unto salvation” is absent in early manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus. Its inclusion adds theological emphasis on spiritual growth’s purpose, while its absence in older texts shows the text evolved, highlighting how even subtle additions can alter the message.
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
The added phrase “unto salvation” merely clarifies the verse’s intent. This does not invent new theology but emphasizes a known concept: spiritual growth leads to salvation. Scribes were reiterating a fundamental truth rather than altering doctrine.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Even seemingly minor theological clarifications indicate scribes were willing to reshape the text. If they could add phrases to highlight doctrinal points, then the Bible’s original message is not intact. This demonstrates that human intervention compromised its authenticity over time.
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Unto Salvation Addition