John 4:17-18
Context4:17 The woman replied, 1 “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “Right you are when you said, 2 ‘I have no husband,’ 3 4:18 for you have had five husbands, and the man you are living with 4 now is not your husband. This you said truthfully!”
James 2:19
Context2:19 You believe that God is one; well and good. 5 Even the demons believe that – and tremble with fear. 6
[4:17] 1 tn Grk “answered and said to him.”
[4:17] 2 tn Grk “Well have you said.”
[4:17] 3 tn The word order in Jesus’ reply is reversed from the woman’s original statement. The word “husband” in Jesus’ reply is placed in an emphatic position.
[4:18] 4 tn Grk “the one you have.”
[2:19] 5 tn Grk “you do well.”
[2:19] 6 tn Grk “believe and tremble.” The words “with fear” are implied.