Mark 10:17

The Rich Man

10:17 Now as Jesus 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?”

Mark 11:3

11:3 If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here soon.’”

John 11:28

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

John 13:13

13:13 You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and do so correctly, for that is what I am.

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

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

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).

sn The custom called angaria allowed the impressment of animals for service to a significant figure.

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

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

tn Grk “is calling you.”

tn Or “rightly.”

tn Grk “and I am these things.”