1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “yet” to indicate the contrast.
2 sn Zarephath in Sidon was Gentile territory (see 1 Kgs 17:9-24). Jesus’ point was that he would be forced to minister elsewhere, and the implication is that this ministry would ultimately extend (through the work of his followers) to those outside the nation.
map For location see Map1 A1; JP3 F3; JP4 F3.
3 sn On Elisha see 2 Kgs 5:1-14.
4 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “yet” to indicate the contrast.
5 sn The reference to Naaman the Syrian (see 2 Kgs 5:1-24) is another example where an outsider and Gentile was blessed. The stress in the example is the missed opportunity of the people to experience God’s work, but it will still go on without them.
