# Major Textual Variants in the New Testament Explained

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Podcast: [On Life & Scripture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-life-scripture-6738408)
Published: 2026-05-11T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.jeremysarber.com/p/major-textual-variants-in-the-new
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The most significant textual variants in the New Testament reveal both the complexity of the Bible’s transmission and the remarkable preservation of Christian doctrine throughout the manuscript tradition. Get full access to On Life & Scripture at www.jeremysarber.com/subscribe

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