Did the NIV Delete a Verse? The Story About Matthew 17:21
A friend texted me the other day asking why his Bible (the New International Version) didn’t have Matthew 17:21. Obviously, the answer is because the NIV is not a "real" Bible translation and shouldn’t be trusted.
I’m joking, but that’s often the answer that’s given.
Why Matthew Begins with a Genealogy
Why does the first book in the New Testament begin with a genealogy?
New Testament: The Living Text
Two Sides
There are some who earnestly believe that the New Testament has been reproduced perfectly in English, to the extent that there are absolutely no questions regarding the authenticity and accuracy of the text. In their eyes, the English version of the New Testament they hold in their hands is perfect in the sense that it cannot be improved upon.