The Significance of Textual Variants

Textual variants in the New Testament manuscripts have led scholars to study the original texts to understand the inspired words of the authors. The search for the original text is important for scholars and those who view the Bible as the word of God. The existence of variants highlights the human process of copying and writing books, leading scholars to question the inerrancy of the Bible. The study of textual variants also sheds light on the theology and beliefs of early Christians as reflected in the changes made by scribes.