Condensed Compilation

[WordSword]

The Majority Text source (MAT), consists of most of extant manuscript copies. The Minority Text source (MIT), which consists of a few manuscript copies recently rediscovered (around mid 1800's) ; Vaticanus codex, Sinaiticus codex, Alexandrinus codex.

The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts--as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text (which is where most of the extant copies reside).

Believers who are not used to Bible study will not understand the extent of difference between the Traditional Text, which has been in use for English speaking Protestants for 500 years; and the Alexandrian Text, which recently became part of the Bible tradition.

They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.

"There are approximately 20,000 or more corrections in the Codex Sinaiticus, made by multiple scribes over several centuries." -Google AI

They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.
“The Codex Alexandrinus is in a condition described as "Just OK," with significant damage and loss of folios, making it fragile and requiring restricted access for preservation. The vellum has deteriorated, with holes in many places, and the ink is prone to flaking, which limits handling to prevent further damage. The manuscript has lost ten leaves from the Old Testament and 31 leaves from the New Testament, along with portions of 1 and 2 Clement, and many sections are damaged or have defects due to age and poor modern binding” –Brave Browser
“The Codex Alexandrinus is currently in a fragile condition, with some pages being brittle and damaged, which limits handling. It has deteriorated more than other ancient manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus.” –purebibleforum.com –Wikipedia
The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts—as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text, which is where most of the extant copies reside – 90% of copies.

They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle variations between the two sources of translations.

It's my opinion that the majority of Christians have come short of reading and studying God's Word for the last century, and thus most will never receive enough spiritual-growth in the Lord Jesus so they can be useful, until He returns and brings all up to par!

 

[NewLifeInChristJesus]

The Majority Text source (MAT), consists of most of extant manuscript copies. The Minority Text source (MIT), which consists of a few manuscript copies recently rediscovered (around mid 1800's) ; Vaticanus codex, Sinaiticus codex, Alexandrinus codex.

The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts--as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text (which is where most of the extant copies reside).

Believers who are not used to Bible study will not understand the extent of difference between the Traditional Text, which has been in use for English speaking Protestants for 500 years; and the Alexandrian Text, which recently became part of the Bible tradition.

They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.

"There are approximately 20,000 or more corrections in the Codex Sinaiticus, made by multiple scribes over several centuries." -Google AI

They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.
“The Codex Alexandrinus is in a condition described as "Just OK," with significant damage and loss of folios, making it fragile and requiring restricted access for preservation. The vellum has deteriorated, with holes in many places, and the ink is prone to flaking, which limits handling to prevent further damage. The manuscript has lost ten leaves from the Old Testament and 31 leaves from the New Testament, along with portions of 1 and 2 Clement, and many sections are damaged or have defects due to age and poor modern binding” –Brave Browser
“The Codex Alexandrinus is currently in a fragile condition, with some pages being brittle and damaged, which limits handling. It has deteriorated more than other ancient manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus.” –purebibleforum.com –Wikipedia
The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts—as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text, which is where most of the extant copies reside – 90% of copies.

They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle variations between the two sources of translations.

It's my opinion that the majority of Christians have come short of reading and studying God's Word for the last century, and thus most will never receive enough spiritual-growth in the Lord Jesus so they can be useful, until He returns and brings all up to par!

From Bing AI:

Why is the Majority Text not reliable?​

The Majority Text is not considered reliable due to several factors:

• Inconsistency in Manuscripts: The Majority Text relies on the majority of manuscripts, which can lead to inconsistencies in readings and translations.
  
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• Age of Manuscripts: The Majority Text method does not take into account the age of the manuscripts, as older copies are more likely to have more errors.
  
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• Location of Manuscripts: The Majority Text method also does not consider the location of the manuscripts, which can affect their reliability.
  
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• No Trustworthy Translation: The Majority Text has not produced a trustworthy Bible translation, and it is not used for translating the New Testament.
  
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  These factors contribute to the belief that the Majority Text is not a reliable source for determining the original reading of the New Testament. Instead, other methods of textual criticism are preferred to ensure the accuracy of the translation.
  
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[WordSword]

No Trustworthy Translation: The Majority Text has not produced a trustworthy Bible translation, and it is not used for translating the New Testament.

Hi and appreciate your replies. The Majority text and the Byzantine Text are the only two available extant manuscripts that mostly agree with one another. Thus they have been a great witness to the Word of God.

The Majority Text is based on the Byzantine text-type, which has been preserved since the early centuries of Christianity, with its earliest notable witnesses dating back to around the 4th century. However, the Majority Text as a distinct concept was more formally recognized in the 20th century with the work of scholars like Robinson and Pierpont. Wikipedia

"The Byzantine text-type emerged around the 4th century and became prominent by the 9th century, as it is found in the largest number of surviving manuscripts of the Greek New Testament. It has continued to be used in the Eastern Orthodox Church into the present time." - Wikipedia Biblical Training

"The Majority Text, also known as the Byzantine Text-type, emerged from a period of extensive manual copying of Greek New Testament manuscripts, primarily between 350 AD and 1516 AD, becoming the dominant text in the Greek-speaking world for over a thousand years. While the earliest manuscripts (like the Codex Vaticanus) and critical texts are older, the Majority Text is derived from the vast majority of surviving manuscripts, which are mostly late-medieval copies that reflect this Byzantine text-form." -Google AI

One cannot discredit these Two Texts, considering they have been in use for 1600 years. The false text Alexandrian Text type or Critical Text use manuscripts that were corrupted and is why they've survived so long: they were never used and did not encounter wearing out from much copying; which answers to why so many late copies in the Majority and Byzantine Texts. When a scribe came to a worn out, getting-hard-to-read copy, they copied it one more time and destroyed the exemplar to avoid misuse of the manuscript.