Top 10 Bible Verses That Almost Weren’t in Your New Testament

Did you know some of the most famous Bible verses almost didn’t make it into the New Testament? In this video, we’re counting down the top 10 most significant textual variants—verses and phrases that are present in some manuscripts but missing in others. We’ll explore why these differences matter, how they impact our understanding of the text, and what major translations like the KJV and NIV do with them. From debated verses to unique passages, each of these textual differences reveals fascinating insights into the history of the Bible. Watch until the end to see which verses are most contested!

00:00 - Intro
00:16 - #10
02:16 - #9
04:14 - #8
05:09 - #7
06:44 - #6
08:16 - #5
09:13 - #4
09:57 - #3
10:49 - #2
11:27 - #1
12:10 - Summary of Where I Land on Each of These
15:35 - Humorous Outro (that you shouldn't watch)

Why Only Codex Alexandrinus, Codex Sinaiticus, and Codex Vaticanus. I focused on these three manuscripts because Vaticanus and Sinaiticus are probably the two most famous and influential for New Testament studies, and I included Alexandrinus because it’s one of my personal favorites. Listing a bunch of manuscripts most people aren’t familiar with wouldn’t add much value here.