Why Doesn’t Every Bible Version Include Matthew 17:21?
July 4, 2022

#STRaskStand to Reason
Questions about why some Bible versions include Matthew 17:21 and part of Mark 9:29 and some don’t and how Jesus’ instruction not to hinder someone casting out demons in his name applies to the situation with the sons of Sceva in Acts.
* Can you explain why some Bible versions include Matthew 17:21 and part of Mark 9:29 and some don’t?
* How does Jesus’ instruction not to hinder someone casting out demons in his name in Luke 9:49–50 apply to the situation with the sons of Sceva in Acts 19:13–16?
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