Mark 10:17

The Rich Man

10:17 Now ¹  as Jesus ²  was starting out on his way, someone ran up to him, fell on his knees, and said, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” ³ 

Matthew 26:18

26:18 He ⁴  said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near. I will observe the Passover with my disciples at your house.”’”

John 11:28

11:28 And when she had said this, Martha ⁵  went and called her sister Mary, saying privately, ⁶  “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” ⁷ 

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

² tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

³ 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 (10:15).

⁴ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

⁵ tn Grk “she”; the referent (Martha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁶ tn Or “in secret” (as opposed to publicly, so that the other mourners did not hear).

⁷ tn Grk “is calling you.”