1 tn Grk “Behold I.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
2 sn On the imagery of lambs see Isa 40:11, Ezek 34:11-31, and John 10:1-18.
3 sn This imagery of wolves is found in intertestamental Judaism as well; see Pss. Sol. 8:23.
4 tn Grk “after my departure.”
5 tn That is, people like fierce wolves. See BDAG 167-68 s.v. βαρύς 4 on the term translated “fierce.” The battle that will follow would be a savage one.