Testament Textu... | The Byzantine Text-type And New

: This textual tradition underlies the Textus Receptus , which was the primary source for Reformation-era translations like the King James Version (KJV) and the Luther Bible .

The , also known as the Majority Text or Traditional Text , is a significant grouping of Greek New Testament manuscripts that became the dominant form of the text throughout the Byzantine Empire. It is characterized by its polished Greek grammar, internal consistency, and a tendency toward "completeness"—often harmonizing parallel accounts in the Gospels or smoothing out difficult readings found in older manuscripts. Key Characteristics and Role The Byzantine Text-Type and New Testament Textu...

: The Byzantine text-type is found in approximately 95% of all surviving Greek New Testament manuscripts , particularly in later minuscules. : This textual tradition underlies the Textus Receptus