Discovery BoxLuke 16:15 
Context16:15 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.
Luke 18:29
Context18:29 Then 6 Jesus 7 said to them, “I tell you the truth, 8 there is no one who has left home or wife or brothers 9 or parents or children for the sake of God’s kingdom
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).
6 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
7 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
8 tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”
9 tn The term “brothers” could be understood as generic here, referring to either male or female siblings. However, it is noteworthy that in the parallel passages in both Matt 19:29 and Mark 10:29, “sisters” are explicitly mentioned in the Greek text.
