Discovery BoxLuke 6:13 
Context6:13 When 1 morning came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles: 2
Luke 10:39
Context10:39 She 3 had a sister named Mary, who sat 4 at the Lord’s feet 5 and listened to what he said.
Luke 23:50
Context23:50 Now 6 there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, 7 a good and righteous man.
1 tn Grk “And when.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
2 sn The term apostles is rare in the gospels, found only in Matt 10:2, possibly in Mark 3:14, and six more times in Luke (here plus 9:10; 11:49; 17:5; 22:14; 24:10).
3 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
4 tn This reflexive makes it clear that Mary took the initiative in sitting by Jesus.
5 sn The description of Mary sitting at the Lord’s feet and listening to him makes her sound like a disciple (compare Luke 8:35).
6 tn Grk “And behold.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic. The Greek word ἰδού (idou) at the beginning of this statement has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
7 tn Grk “a councillor” (as a member of the Sanhedrin, see L&N 11.85). This indicates that some individuals among the leaders did respond to Jesus.
