In
the latest 2013 revision the footnote of John chapter 8 states; A number
of ancient and authoritative manuscripts omit vs 53 (of chapter 7) to chapter 8,
vs. 11.
Yet the 1984 revision quotes a similar
footnote, however the passage of scripture is included in the text, albeit separately
at the bottom.
This passage of scripture is about the scribes
and the Pharisees who brought a woman that was accused of adultery before Jesus
to test him on the punishment to be meted out. Then came his famous reply; Let the one of you that is sinless be
the first to throw a stone at her.
I just found it interesting that the WTBTS
would leave this out in the latest revision. I’m wondering what else has been
altered / left out from the previous revision(s).
What are your thoughts on this?