1 John 5:7-8 — "The Comma Johanneum"

Christian Churches and Churches of Christ acknowledge the textual problems with the Comma Johanneum but do not treat this passage as central to Trinitarian theology. Educated Christian Churches scholars recognize it as a later addition not present in the original Greek text. However, the passage may be cited in some congregations without extensive discussion of textual issues. Trinitarian doctrine is supported by passages with stronger textual support.

The variance reflects the Restoration Movement's engagement with textual criticism while maintaining a pragmatic approach to Scripture. The passage is not essential to Christian Churches theology, and its disputed status is readily acknowledged by scholars in the tradition.