1 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
2 sn A speck (also twice in v. 42) refers to a small piece of wood, chaff, or straw (L&N 3.66).
3 tn Or “do not notice.”
4 sn The beam of wood (also twice in v. 42) refers to a big piece of wood, the main beam of a building, in contrast to the speck in the other’s eye (L&N 7.78).
5 sn Here and in the remainder of the verse the second person pronouns are singular, so only Peter is in view. The name “Simon” has been supplied as a form of direct address to make this clear in English.
6 sn That your faith may not fail. Note that Peter’s denials are pictured here as lapses, not as a total absence of faith.
7 tn Grk “And when.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
8 tn Or “turned around.”
9 sn Strengthen your brothers refers to Peter helping to strengthen their faith. Jesus quite graciously restores Peter “in advance,” even with the knowledge of his approaching denials.
