Discovery BoxLuke 10:25 
Context10:25 Now 1 an expert in religious law 2 stood up to test Jesus, 3 saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 4
Luke 16:9
Context16:9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, 5 so that when it runs out you will be welcomed 6 into the eternal homes. 7
1 tn Grk “And behold.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic. The Greek word ἰδού (idou) at the beginning of this statement has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
2 tn Traditionally, “a lawyer.” This was an expert in the interpretation of the Mosaic law (see also Luke 7:30, where the same term occurs).
3 tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 sn The combination of inherit with eternal life asks, in effect, “What must I do to be saved?”
5 tn Grk “unrighteous mammon.” Mammon is the Aramaic term for wealth or possessions. The point is not that money is inherently evil, but that it is often misused so that it is a means of evil; see 1 Tim 6:6-10, 17-19. The call is to be generous and kind in its use. Zacchaeus becomes the example of this in Luke’s Gospel (19:1-10).
6 sn The passive refers to the welcome of heaven.
7 tn Grk “eternal tents” (as dwelling places).
