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NASB | Mark 10:24 The disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus *answered again and *said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 10:24 The disciples were amazed and bewildered by His words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is [for those who place their hope and confidence in riches] to enter the kingdom of God! |
Bible Question:
In Mark 10:24 the NKJ reads at the end of the verse "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God." After checking a number of more recent translations the later part listed above is no longer there. None of the translations I have had a side note or any explanation for the removal. Was this added by a scribe before the 1611 KJV? I am now looking for other older translations for some hint. Does anyone know FOR SURE why this verse was changed? Please give your source of information. Thanks justme |
Bible Answer: Justme, There is no way to know for certain. Textual Criticism almost never gives us that luxury. In "A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament" 2nd ed. by Bruce Metzger it states, "The rigor of Jesus' saying was softened by the insertion of one or another qualification that limited its generality and brought it into closer connection with thte context." Then he goes on to list the textual varients. Bruce Metzger's book explains the text criticism decisions made by the UBS 4 Greek New Testament. In Christ, Beja |
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