11:45 One of the experts in religious law 3 answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things you insult 4 us too.”
1 sn The appearance of Elijah would mean that the end time had come. According to 2 Kgs 2:11, Elijah was still alive. In Mal 4:5 it is said that Elijah would be the precursor of Messiah.
2 sn The phrase had risen could be understood to mean “had been resurrected,” but this is only a possible option, not a necessary one, since the phrase could merely mean that a figure had appeared on the scene who mirrored an earlier historical figure. The three options of vv. 7-8 will be repeated in v. 19.
3 sn That is, an expert in the interpretation of the Mosaic law. They worked closely with the Pharisees.
4 tn For this term, see Matt 22;6; Luke 18:32; Acts 14:5; 1 Thess 2:2.
5 sn From now on is a popular phrase in Luke: 1:48; 5:10; 22:18, 69; see Mic 7:6.
7 tn Or “make me.” Here is a sign of total humility.
9 tc Several