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Bible Translations Dear Brother Ron In Luke 10:1 the best manuscripts say Jesus sent out 72 disciples. Later scribes evidently changed the number to 70 because they felt it had some symbolic meaning. Does your translation say 72 or 70. In John 7:8 the best manuscripts have Jesus saying: "I am not going to this festival." Later scribes added the word "yet." Evidently it sounded to the scribes like Jesus was lying. Which does your Translation have? Again please note what translation you are using. Translator Dear Translator Luke 10:1 72 is found in the Contemporary English, Douay-Rheims, English Standard and Good News translations. 70 is found in the American Literal, American Standard, Bible in Basic English, English Majority Text, God's Word, International Standard, King James, Literal Translation, Revised, Webster and Young's Literal Translation. John 7:8 "not going" is found in the American Standard, Bible in Basic English, Contemporary English, Douay-Rheims, English Standard, Good News and God's Word. "not YET going" is found in the American Literal, English Majority Text, International Standard, King James, Literal, Revised, Webster and Young's Literal Translation. Hope this helps. Best always Brother Ron