Matthew 15:6

Matthew 15:6 to.n pate,ra auvtou/ {C}

On the one hand, it can be argued that the addition of the phrase “or his mother” doubtless seemed necessary to scribes who observed the references to both father and mother in the preceding verses. On the other hand, the absence of h' [or kai.] th.n mhte,ra auvtou/ may be accounted for either as accidental omission (owing to similarity with the preceding to.n pate,ra auvtou/) or as deliberate stylistic suppression of one element in a frequently repeated phrase. In view of the balance of such transcriptional considerations, the Committee made its decision on the basis of what was judged to be superior external attestation.