(0.30) | (Joh 4:27) | 2 tn BDAG 444 s.v. θαυμάζω 1.a.γ has “be surprised that” followed by indirect discourse. The context calls for a slightly stronger wording. |
(0.30) | (Joh 3:16) | 4 sn The alternatives presented are only two (again, it is typical of Johannine thought for this to be presented in terms of polar opposites): perish or have eternal life. |
(0.30) | (Joh 3:5) | 2 tn Or “born of water and wind” (the same Greek word, πνεύματος [pneumatos], may be translated either “spirit/Spirit” or “wind”). |
(0.30) | (Luk 24:37) | 1 sn The disciples were still not comfortable at this point thinking that this could be Jesus raised from the dead. Instead they thought they saw a spirit. |
(0.30) | (Luk 24:5) | 5 sn By referring to Jesus as the living, the angels make it clear that he is alive. There should be no surprise. |
(0.30) | (Luk 23:29) | 2 sn Normally barrenness is a sign of judgment because birth would be seen as a sign of blessing. The reversal of imagery indicates that something was badly wrong. |
(0.30) | (Luk 22:69) | 1 sn From now on. Jesus’ authority was taken up from this moment on. Ironically he is now the ultimate judge, who is himself being judged. |
(0.30) | (Luk 22:58) | 2 sn In Mark 14:69, the same slave girl made the charge. So apparently Peter was being identified by a variety of people. |
(0.30) | (Luk 22:37) | 1 sn This scripture must be fulfilled in me. The statement again reflects the divine necessity of God’s plan. See 4:43-44. |
(0.30) | (Luk 22:13) | 3 sn The author’s note that the disciples found things just as he had told them shows that Jesus’ word could be trusted. |
(0.30) | (Luk 21:36) | 1 sn The call to be alert at all times is a call to remain faithful in looking for the Lord’s return. |
(0.30) | (Luk 21:24) | 3 sn Here is the predicted judgment against the nation until the time of Gentile rule has passed: Its people will be led away as captives. |
(0.30) | (Luk 21:12) | 3 sn Some of the persecution is of Jewish origin (the synagogues). Some fulfillment of this can be seen in Acts. See the note on synagogues in 4:15. |
(0.30) | (Luk 21:18) | 2 sn Given v. 16, the expression not a hair of your head will perish must be taken figuratively and refer to living ultimately in the presence of God. |
(0.30) | (Luk 20:39) | 3 sn Teacher, you have spoken well! The scribes, being Pharisees, were happy for the defense of resurrection and angels, which they (unlike the Sadducees) believed in. |
(0.30) | (Luk 20:11) | 2 sn The slaves being sent empty-handed suggests that the vineyard was not producing any fruit—and thus neither was the nation of Israel. |
(0.30) | (Luk 19:28) | 2 tn This could mean “before [his disciples],” but that is slightly more awkward, requiring an elided element (the disciples) to be supplied. |
(0.30) | (Luk 19:26) | 1 sn Everyone who has will be given more. Again, faithfulness yields great reward (see Luke 8:18; also Matt 13:12; Mark 4:25). |
(0.30) | (Luk 19:15) | 2 tn Grk “he said for these slaves to be called to him.” The passive construction has been translated as an active one and simplified to “he summoned.” |
(0.30) | (Luk 19:4) | 1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of Zacchaeus not being able to see over the crowd. |