Did the Earliest Christians Quote the Greek text underlying the KJV (the Textus Receptus)

Did the earliest Christians quote the same New Testament text that underlies the King James Bible? In this episode, we examine the testimony of the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers and compare their quotations of Scripture with today's Critical Text. From the Didache and Diatessaron to Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Cyprian, Hippolytus, and others, we explore whether the Textus Receptus can truly be dismissed as a late medieval tradition. You'll discover how early Christian writers preserved readings that are omitted or altered in many modern Bible versions, including passages from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. We also examine the historical claims surrounding Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus, and whether the popular argument that "the oldest manuscripts are the best manuscripts" stands up to the evidence. Whether you are interested in textual criticism, church history, or Bible translation, this episode presents historical sources that challenge many assumptions about the New Testament text.