Conclusion

11.8. Conclusion
The majority of differences in the manuscripts have to do with spelling and style. The differences between the various manuscripts that are available are far less than 1% of the whole. And these differences do not touch on any doctrine taught by the Lord Jesus or the apostles. This point cannot be emphasised enough. The history of the transmission of the text of the bible is a miracle. Those who were involved in copying the New Testament did a great job. They knew that with their work they were multiplying copies of the word of God for God’s people everywhere. We should have the same attitude today towards the word of God. We should read it, study it, translate it, distribute it, preach it, to everybody in our day. We should make it available in every format that we possibly can: audio, print, electronic and any other media.