Luke 17:36
The setting
Modern Bible study. This verse doesn't exist in earliest manuscripts. Scribes added it later, copying from Matthew...
The emotion here: scholarly concern for manuscript accuracy and biblical preservation
The original word
N/A — this verse is not in original Greek manuscripts
Why it matters
This verse was added by scribes copying from Matthew 24:40, not originally in Luke
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 17:36
Your Bible might have this verse in brackets or footnotes — it's a textual variant
Common misconceptionSome think missing verses mean the Bible is unreliable, but textual criticism actually shows how carefully Scripture was preserved.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 17:36
Bible Genome reading
Luke 17:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 17:36 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 5% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
Your reflection
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