Denies
Comma Johanneum rejected; not in earliest manuscripts
RCA recognizes Comma Johanneum not part of original 1 John text. Phrase absent from early Greek manuscripts appearing to originate in Latin tradition. RCA Bibles include passage with clear textual note.\n\nRCA affirms Trinity on basis of authentic biblical passages. Approach reflects commitment to scholarship and reliable Greek texts in determining Scripture.
Scripture References
Sources
- Belgic Confession Article 8
- Metzger Textual Commentary