11:45 One of the experts in religious law 1 answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things you insult 2 us too.”
18:18 Now 3 a certain ruler 4 asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 5
1 sn That is, an expert in the interpretation of the Mosaic law. They worked closely with the Pharisees.
2 tn For this term, see Matt 22;6; Luke 18:32; Acts 14:5; 1 Thess 2:2.
3 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.
4 sn Only Luke states this man is a ruler (cf. the parallels in Matt 19:16-22 and Mark 10:17-22, where the questioner is described only as “someone”). He is probably a civic leader of some kind, a leader in the society.
5 sn The rich man wanted to know what he must do to inherit eternal life, but Jesus had just finished teaching that eternal life was not earned but simply received (18:17). See the similar question about inheriting eternal life in Luke 10:25.
5 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context. Not all present are willing to join in the acclamation.
6 sn See the note on Pharisees in 5:17.
7 sn Teacher, rebuke your disciples. The Pharisees were complaining that the claims were too great.