Luke 2:10
Context2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, 1 for I proclaim to you good news 2 that brings great joy to all the people:
Luke 9:60
Context9:60 But Jesus 3 said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, 4 but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 5
1 tn Grk “behold.”
2 tn Grk “I evangelize to you great joy.”
3 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 sn There are several options for the meaning of Jesus’ reply Leave the dead to bury their own dead: (1) Recent research suggests that burial customs in the vicinity of Jerusalem from about 20
5 sn The kingdom of God is a major theme of Jesus. It is a realm in which Jesus rules and to which those who trust him belong. See Luke 6:20; 11:20; 17:20-21.