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Matthew 21
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matthew.21.mt21Verse44
[καὶ ὁ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τὸν λίθον τοῦτον ...]
TEXTBOUNDARYTRANSLATIONlow confidence
Does Matthew include the saying about falling on the stone?
The verse is widespread and ancient, but the very early P104 and a Western stream omit it; its close parallel at Luke 20:18 offers a clear source for addition.
Why this default
Omission is the working default because P104 provides exceptionally early evidence and Luke 20:18 supplies a direct route for Synoptic assimilation. Inclusion is nevertheless very ancient and broadly supported, so confidence remains low.
Evidence
ExternalOmit: P104, D, 33, Old Latin and some early patristic/versional evidence; include: א, B, C, L, W, Z, Θ and the broad Greek tradition.
InternalThe saying fits the stone complex well, but its near-verbatim Lukan parallel makes addition easy. Deliberate deletion of a severe Jesus saying is less obvious, though accidental loss remains possible.
Project defaultOmit
Project default · earliest papyrus and shorter flow
Witnessesverse absent · P104, D, 33, Old Latin and related witnessesAlternativeThe one falling on this stone will be shattered; but on whomever it falls, it will crush him
Broad ancient inclusion
Witnessesverse present · א, B, C, L, W, Z, Θ, broad Greek traditionAlternative[The one falling on this stone will be shattered; on whomever it falls, it will crush him]
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