Discovery BoxLuke 1:19 
Context1:19 The 1 angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands 2 in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring 3 you this good news.
Luke 6:8
Context6:8 But 4 he knew 5 their thoughts, 6 and said to the man who had the withered hand, “Get up and stand here.” 7 So 8 he rose and stood there.
Luke 21:36
Context21:36 But stay alert at all times, 9 praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must 10 happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
1 tn Grk “And the.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
2 tn Grk “the one who is standing before God.”
3 tn Grk “to announce these things of good news to you.”
4 tn Here the conjunction δέ (de) has been translated as contrastive.
5 sn The statement that Jesus knew their thoughts adds a prophetic note to his response; see Luke 5:22.
6 tn Grk “their reasonings.” The implication is that Jesus knew his opponents’ plans and motives, so the translation “thoughts” was used here.
7 sn Most likely synagogues were arranged with benches along the walls and open space in the center for seating on the floor.
8 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the man’s action was a result of Jesus’ order.
9 sn The call to be alert at all times is a call to remain faithful in looking for the Lord’s return.
10 tn For the translation of μέλλω (mellw) as “must,” see L&N 71.36.
