16:29 His disciples said, “Look, now you are speaking plainly 4 and not in obscure figures of speech! 5
1 tn The words “Tell us” are not in the Greek but are implied.
2 sn An allusion to Lev 20:10 and Deut 22:22-24.
3 sn The accusers themselves subtly misrepresented the law. The Mosaic law stated that in the case of adultery, both the man and woman must be put to death (Lev 20:10, Deut 22:22), but they mentioned only such women.
3 tn Or “openly.”
4 tn Or “not in parables.” or “not in metaphors.”
4 tn Grk “Jesus answered.”
5 tn Grk “saying this from yourself.”