13:45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.
1 tn Grk “whoever.”
2 tn The word “appeared” is not in the Greek text, but is implied.
3 tn Grk “hang.” The verb κρεμάννυμι (kremannumi) is used here with a figurative meaning (cf. BDAG 566 s.v. 2.b).
4 tn Grk “saying.” The participle λέγων (legwn) is redundant in contemporary English and has not been translated.
5 tn Or “The scribes.” See the note on the phrase “experts in the law” in 2:4.
6 sn See the note on Pharisees in 3:7.
7 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated.
8 sn After singing a hymn. The Hallel Psalms (Pss 113-118) were sung during the meal. Psalms 113 and 114 were sung just before the second cup and 115-118 were sung at the end of the meal, after the fourth, or hallel cup.