1 John 5:7-8 — "The Comma Johanneum"

Whether the Trinitarian formula in 1 John 5:7-8 ('the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one'), found mainly in late Latin manuscripts, is considered part of the original text.

Overall consensus49/100

Reformed Baptist Churches (1689 London Baptist Confession)

Reformed Baptist Churches (1689 London Baptist Confession)

Evangelical

Denies

Comma Johanneum not in original manuscripts; rejected

Reformed Baptists explicitly deny authenticity of Comma Johanneum. Phrase not found in any Greek manuscripts prior to 15th century. Appears to be late Latin interpolation.\n\n1689 Confession explicitly rejects Apocrypha and late additions. While Trinity affirmed it does not depend on Comma Johanneum. Reformed Baptist practice notes textual issue in teaching directing believers to authentic witnesses.

Scripture References

Sources

  • 1689 London Baptist Confession Chapter 1
  • UBS5 Greek New Testament