1 tn Grk “every man” (in a generic sense).
2 tn Or “poorer.”
3 tn Grk “when they”; the referent (the guests) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tn Or “Will you die willingly for me?”
5 tn Grk “Truly, truly, I say to you.”
6 tn The word “it” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
7 tn Grk “Jesus said to him.”
8 tn Grk “to stay” or “to remain”; but since longevity is the issue in the context, “to live” conveys the idea more clearly.
9 tn The word “back” is supplied to clarify the meaning.