Week 4 (Days 295-301): Why is Matthew 18:11 missing?

Oct 28, 2025

Discover the mystery behind why Matthew 18:11 is missing from some Bibles. Explore the timeline of Satan's fall from heaven and the early church's three-year process for new converts. Delve into Jesus' serious warnings about sin and what it truly means to serve two masters. Finally, learn how believers can find assurance of their adoption into God's family, while reflecting on the importance of grace and avoiding shame. Tune in for insightful discussions that deepen your understanding!

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Why Matthew 18:11 Is Missing

Verse numbering was added later and can differ between translations, so Matthew 18:11 appears in some Bibles and not others.
The absence of the verse in older manuscripts actually supports the Bible's textual reliability through manuscript comparison.

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Two Ways To Read Satan's Fall

Luke 10:18 can refer either to Satan's ancient fall (Isaiah/Ezekiel) or symbolically to Satan's defeat as disciples cast out demons.
Both readings are plausible and emphasize Satan's defeat rather than a precise timestamp.

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ANECDOTE

Three-Year Catechumenate Practice

Early church converts underwent a catechumenate lasting up to three years before baptism, especially in major cities.
This process protected congregations from spies and allowed leaders to confirm genuine faith amid persecution.

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ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
- Why isn't Matthew 18:11 in my Bible?
- When did Satan fall from heaven?
- Why did the early church take 3 years to affirm new converts?
- How seriously should we take sin?
- What does "You can't serve two masters" mean?
- How can we know we're adopted into God's family?

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