Luke 2:38
Context2:38 At that moment, 1 she came up to them 2 and began to give thanks to God and to speak 3 about the child 4 to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. 5
Luke 12:36
Context12:36 be like people 6 waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, 7 so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
1 tn Grk “at that very hour.”
2 tn Grk “And coming up.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. The participle ἐπιστᾶσα (epistasa) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.
3 tn The imperfect ἐλάλει (elalei) here looks at a process of declaration, not a single moment. She clearly was led by God to address men and women about the hope Jesus was. The testimony of Luke 1—2 to Jesus has involved all types of people.
4 tn Grk “him”; the referent (the child) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
5 tc A few
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6 tn That is, like slaves (who are mentioned later, vv. 37-38), although the term ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpoi") is used here. Since in this context it appears generic rather than gender-specific, the translation “people” is employed.
7 sn An ancient wedding celebration could last for days (Tob 11:18).