Smyrn. 1.2; Justin Martyr, passim). See TCGNT 52-53. The shorter reading, supported by א B L 0281 33 co, is thus strongly preferred. Matthew 27:2 sn The Jews most assuredly wanted to put Jesus to death, but they lacked the authority to do so. For this reason they handed him ...
However, at the height of the Sicily slapping incident, he was also writing in his diary that if he was relieved / demoted over it his next act would be to resign from the Army “so I can speak freely”, go home, and dispense some home truths on how Ike’s being an Ally rather t...