Jul 1, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min · 11 segments
Since we no longer have the original manuscripts, is our text of the New Testament reliable? Given the magnitude of variations among manuscripts, can we reliably reconstruct the original? Premier New…
Daniel B. WallaceGuest
Kirk MillerHost
Since we no longer have the originals, is our text of the New Testament reliable? Given the magnitude of variations among our manuscripts, can we reliably reconstruct the original? Premier New Testament text critic Dan Wallace joins me to discuss.

[upbeat music] Before we dive in, can I take a moment to ask for your help? We're so excited to help people dive deeper into scripture, especially by understanding some of its most controversial and confusing passages.

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Since we no longer have the originals, is our text of the New Testament reliable? Given the magnitude of variations among our manuscripts, can we reliably reconstruct the original? Premier New Testament text critic Dan Wallace joins me to discuss.

[upbeat music] Before we dive in, can I take a moment to ask for your help? We're so excited to help people dive deeper into scripture, especially by understanding some of its most controversial and confusing passages.

If you've benefited from the show, would you take a moment to subscribe and leave us a review? This helps others discover the show so more can join us in studying God's word.

[static] Hi, my name is Kirk Miller, and you are listening to What in the Word, a show dedicated to helping you gain confident understanding of some of scripture's strangest and most challenging of passages.