The Truth: Jesus said, "I AM the Truth"

@GodSpeed63 It’s not about reading. It’s about reading with comprehension.

[quote]In the Gospel of Mark, you may have come across an unusual note near the end of the book. For example, between 16:8 and 16:9, the ESV includes these words: “Some of the earliest manuscripts do not include 16:9–20.” The NIV and CSB include similar notes at the same place. Although there aren’t many places where such an intrusive note about several verses disrupts the text, this information can still be startling.

To put it in perspective, it’s important to know that including a note here is not a recent development in the history of the church. Christians have known for centuries that Mark 16:9–20 might not have originally been part of Mark’s Gospel.
One brother in Christ, a monk named Ephraim who lived in the 900s, wrote these words in a manuscipt of the Gospels between Mark 16:8 and 16:9: “In some of the copies, the evangelist finishes here, up to which (point) also Eusebius of Pamphilus made canon sections. But in many the following is also contained.”

We know about Ephraim because we still have several manuscripts he made. Some still have his signature. We can identify others by his handwriting and craftsmanship. Ephraim wasn’t the original author of these particular words. He regularly copied marginal notes that were already in the manuscripts he was using, and this note was one of them. And Ephraim’s manuscript isn’t the only copy of Mark that has this note between 16:8 and 16:9. There are at least 11 others in Greek. The note probably predates 10th-century Ephraim by a few hundred years.

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Mark is thought to be the first Gospel of the four to have been written. The Gospels only grow and become more elaborate and targeted with each iteration.

@Graylight [quote]It’s about reading with comprehension.[/quote]

Without the Holy Spirit of God dwelling in side you, you can never comprehend the Truth in the Gospels, Graylight.

@GodSpeed63 Truth is in the Universe. Truth is everywhere. And truth doesn't look like your tiny and narrow vision of it.

The sign of any good religion or faithful follower is the unabashed examination, investigation and questioning of their faith in order to better practice it. They aren't afraid of what they may find; they have no precious fragile arrangement that must be shown just so.

You may live in darkness, but remember that darkness is your choice.

@LadyGrace That's what you [i]say[/i]. The translation gets lost when you determine what that will is, how to assist in getting to done and who deserves the time.

Christians in this part of the world are among the most sanctimonious, ignorant, exclusive and hypocritical crowd going. I say that as someone with 16 years of religious education 6 days a week. God never needed groupies and a fan club. He was speaking to everyone.

@Graylight no you assume every single thing. I'm not arguing with you lady.

[quote]Christians in this part of the world are among the most sanctimonious, ignorant, exclusive and hypocritical crowd going. I say that as someone with 16 years of religious education 6 days a week. God never needed groupies and a fan club.[/quote]

This just shows how judgmental you are. And what does that make you! You are really hateful and then you point your finger at Christian's . I think you just don't like Christians , obviously . Your same words could be said for you. Now back off! I don't want to hear from people like you.

@Graylight Ohhhhhhh, NOW I know why you're so combative. Makes all the sense in the world now. You're just mad at the world. Those faults you find in me and other Christians, I suggest you take that up with God, but then you do nothing but find fault with Him, too.