Luke 11:32

11:32 The people ¹  of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented when Jonah preached to them ²  – and now, ³  something greater than Jonah is here!

Luke 22:27

22:27 For who is greater, the one who is seated at the table, ⁴  or the one who serves? Is it not ⁵  the one who is seated at the table? But I am among you as one ⁶  who serves.

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¹ tn See the note on the word “people” in v. 31.

² tn Grk “at the preaching of Jonah.”

sn The phrase repented when Jonah preached to them confirms that in this context the sign of Jonah (v. 30) is his message.

³ tn Grk “behold.”

⁴ tn Grk “who reclines at table,” as 1st century middle eastern meals were not eaten while sitting at a table, but while reclining on one’s side on the floor with the head closest to the low table and the feet farthest away.

⁵ tn The interrogative particle used here in the Greek text (οὐχί, ouci) expects a positive reply.

⁶ sn Jesus’ example of humble service, as one who serves, shows that the standard for a disciple is different from that of the world. For an example see John 13:1-17.