1 sn Capernaum was a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, 680 ft (204 m) below sea level. It was a major trade and economic center in the North Galilean region.
2 tn The interrogative particle introducing this question expects a negative reply.
3 sn In the OT, Hades was known as Sheol. It is the place where the unrighteous will reside (Matt 11:23; Luke 16:23; Rev 20:13-14).
4 tn Grk “hastening, he came down.” σπεύσας (speusas) has been translated as a participle of manner.
5 tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
6 tn The participle χαίρων (cairwn) has been taken as indicating manner.