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As clarification regarding the texts of Scripture and early translations:

The texts of the Bible were written in various versions of Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic over many centuries.

Many different versions of Hebrew, for example, are represented in the texts that present challenges to the reader. In many cases the differences between Old English and modern English pale in comparison.

Early translations included common Greek (Septuagint), classical Latin (Vetus) and common Latin (Vulgate).

In the Christian world in 350 AD, most were illiterate and innumerate. Of the educated class, which included nobility and clerics, most spoke common Greek (Koine) or common Latin (Vulgar).

The Canon of Scripture refers to the list or Table of Contents of the books of the Bible. This list was debated, hotly. Damasus was the first to try to settle the matter for the entire Church.