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