Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Nuanced

Included in reception; textual questions acknowledged

Oriental Orthodox churches include 1 John 5:7-8 in their biblical text, following the tradition of the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox. The Comma Johanneum is part of the received text.

However, Oriental Orthodox theology acknowledges textual-critical questions about the longer reading. The doctrine of the Trinity does not depend on this single verse but is affirmed throughout patristic tradition and liturgical life.

Key Distinctions

Textual status:
later addition acknowledged
Trinitarian grounding:
from patristic tradition
Canonical status:
included in received text

Scripture References

Sources

  • Coptic Orthodox tradition
  • Oriental Orthodox liturgy