Revelation 19:12

Revelation 19:12 @w`j# {C}

The w`j before flo,x is attested by A, about 20 minuscules, most ancient versions, and several important patristic witnesses. Furthermore, the use of the word is a characteristic of the author of the Apocalypse. On the other hand, however, it is lacking in four uncials (a P 046 051) and about 170 minuscules, as well as the Armenian version and Hippolytus. Its presence can be explained as due to scribal assimilation to the similar expression in Revelation 1:14. So indecisive is the evenly balanced evidence that the Committee considered it best to retain the word enclosed within square brackets.