John 1:22

1:22 Then they said to him, “Who are you? Tell us ¹  so that we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

John 8:5

8:5 In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death ²  such women. ³  What then do you say?”

John 16:29

16:29 His disciples said, “Look, now you are speaking plainly ⁴  and not in obscure figures of speech! ⁵ 

John 18:34

18:34 Jesus replied, ⁶  “Are you saying this on your own initiative, ⁷  or have others told you about me?”

[1:22]  ¹ tn The words “Tell us” are not in the Greek but are implied.

[8:5]  ² sn An allusion to Lev 20:10 and Deut 22:22-24.

[8:5]  ³ sn The accusers themselves subtly misrepresented the law. The Mosaic law stated that in the case of adultery, both the man and woman must be put to death (Lev 20:10, Deut 22:22), but they mentioned only such women.

[16:29]  ³ tn Or “openly.”

[16:29]  ⁴ tn Or “not in parables.” or “not in metaphors.”

[18:34]  ⁴ tn Grk “Jesus answered.”

[18:34]  ⁵ tn Grk “saying this from yourself.”