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Luke 16:15

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16:15 But 1  Jesus 2  said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in men’s eyes, 3  but God knows your hearts. For what is highly prized 4  among men is utterly detestable 5  in God’s sight.

1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context.

2 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

3 tn Grk “before men.” The contrast is between outward appearance (“in people’s eyes”) and inward reality (“God knows your hearts”). Here the Greek term ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used twice in a generic sense, referring to both men and women, but “men” has been retained in the text to provide a strong verbal contrast with “God” in the second half of the verse.

4 tn Or “exalted.” This refers to the pride that often comes with money and position.

5 tn Or “is an abomination,” “is abhorrent” (L&N 25.187).



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