³ sn The entire clause is something of a parenthetical remark.

² sn This remark is parenthetical to Paul’s argument.

³ sn John…Spirit. This remark repeats Acts 1:5.

² tn Grk “For in this is a remarkable thing.”

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate that this remark is virtually parenthetical.

³ sn This parenthetical remark by the author is necessary so the reader will understand the account.

² sn This remark is best regarded as a parenthetical note by the author.

¹ tn Grk “said,” but since this is a continuation of previous remarks, “added” is used here.

² sn The Greek word order here favors connecting Davidic descent to Joseph, not Mary, in this remark.

² sn This remark is parenthetical within the narrative and has thus been placed in parentheses.

² sn This remark is best regarded as a parenthetical note by the author.

³ sn Verses 3-4 represent parenthetical remarks by the author, giving background information.

³ sn This remark is parenthetical within the narrative and has thus been placed in parentheses.

² sn This remark is best regarded as a parenthetical note by the author.

³ tn For remarks on the “cut off” penalty see the note on v. 4 above.

² tn For remarks on the “cut off” penalty see the note on v. 4 above.

¹ tn Grk “And.” Because this remark is somewhat resumptive in nature, “as for” is used in the translation.

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the somewhat parenthetical nature of the remarks that follow.

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” in keeping with the parenthetical nature of this remark.

¹ tn Grk “crowd.” “Rabble” is a good translation here because the remark by the Pharisees is so derogatory.