Greek Text

The Oldest Texts We Have of the New Testament are in Greek, but many scholars believe at least Matthew, Mark, and Luke were originally written in Hebrew, although not even a fragment of one of those manuscripts is known to exist. Also, it is possible that the Books of Hebrews, Jacob, Peter, and Jude could have been written in Hebrew since they were written to Hebrews, all of whom could read Hebrew, the language of the synagogue. There is not even a small fragment from any first century New Testament manuscript in Hebrew, Greek, Syriac, or any other first century language.

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This article is one of 839 in the four-volume One New Man Bible Companion by Rev. William J. Morford: commentary, word studies, myths corrected, Jewish roots, and maps.