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Re: The Original Matthew 28:19 Restored
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Originally Posted by Scott Pitta
I have no idea how to apply that verse to textual criticism. The greatest testimony to the text are the manuscripts themselves. Quotes are of not equal value to manuscripts. What do the early versions say about Mt. 28:19 ??
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You are correct, quotes from individuals like Papias, are only recorded from fragments, and what others said about him. Trying to piece together a lengthy biography about him would be just speculation on the behalf of those who supposedly gathered their quotes from reliable primary sources. Researching history is a major endeavor that takes a huge amount of painstaking work and time.
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