2. The quotations from Scripture, and references to it, in the writings of the early fathers and in the rabbinical paraphrases.
3. The ancient translations of the Old and New Testaments.
4. The decisions of early and learned councils.
5. The jealousy and watchfulness of opposing sects, all of which base their faith on the same Scriptures.
6. The early controversies between Christians and their enemies, referring to these books as authoritative upon believers.
7. The reverence and scrupulous care of copyists of the Scriptures in all ages.
8. The unimportant character of the “various readings” in the manuscripts, showing that their differences are of trifling account. From these considerations it is certain that our Bible does not essentially differ from the Bible of the primitive church.
