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
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 sn The custom called angaria allowed the impressment of animals for service to a significant figure.
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.”
8 tn Or “rightly.”
9 tn Grk “and I am these things.”