Discovery Box| (0.50351098039216) | (Mar 1:14) |
3 tn The genitive in the phrase τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ (to euangelion tou qeou, “the gospel of God”) could be translated as either a subjective genitive (“the gospel which God brings”) or an objective genitive (“the gospel about God”). Either is grammatically possible. This is possibly an instance of a plenary genitive (see ExSyn 119-21; M. Zerwick, Biblical Greek, §§36-39). If so, an interplay between the two concepts is intended: The gospel which God brings is in fact the gospel about himself. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Mar 4:11) |
2 tn This is an example of a “divine passive,” with God understood to be the source of the revelation (see ExSyn 437-38). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Mar 10:20) |
4 sn Since my youth. Judaism regarded the age of thirteen as the age when a man would have become responsible to live by God’s commands. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Mar 10:47) |
3 sn Have mercy on me is a request for healing. It is not owed the man. He simply asks for God’s kind grace. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Mar 12:14) |
3 tn Or “lawful,” that is, in accordance with God’s divine law. On the syntax of ἔξεστιν (exestin) with an infinitive and accusative, see BDF §409.3. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Mar 16:6) |
2 tn The verb here is passive (ἠγέρθη, hgerqh). This “divine passive” (see ExSyn 437-38) points to the fact that Jesus was raised by God. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:35) |
2 sn The phrase will overshadow is a reference to God’s glorious presence at work (Exod 40:34-35; Ps 91:4). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:38) |
5 sn The remark according to your word is a sign of Mary’s total submission to God’s will, a response that makes her exemplary. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:42) |
3 sn The commendation Blessed are you among women means that Mary has a unique privilege to be the mother of the promised one of God. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:45) |
2 tn This ὅτι (Joti) clause, technically indirect discourse after πιστεύω (pisteuw), explains the content of the faith, a belief in God’s promise coming to pass. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:50) |
2 sn God’s mercy refers to his “loyal love” or “steadfast love,” expressed in faithful actions, as the rest of the psalm illustrates. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:52) |
2 sn The contrast between the mighty and those of lowly position is fundamental for Luke. God cares for those that the powerful ignore (Luke 4:18-19). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:55) |
1 tn Grk “as he spoke.” Since this is a reference to the covenant to Abraham, ἐλάλησεν (elalhsen) can be translated in context “as he promised.” God keeps his word. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:66) |
5 sn The reference to the Lord’s hand indicates that the presence, direction, and favor of God was with him (Acts 7:9b). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:72) |
2 sn Mercy refers to God’s loyal love (steadfast love) by which he completes his promises. See Luke 1:50. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:72) |
4 sn The promises of God can be summarized as being found in the one promise (the oath that he swore) to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 1:78) |
2 sn God’s loyal love (steadfast love) is again the topic, reflected in the phrase tender mercy; see Luke 1:72. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 2:20) |
2 sn The mention of glorifying and praising God is the second note of praise in this section; see Luke 2:13-14. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 2:21) |
2 sn Jesus’ parents obeyed the angel as Zechariah and Elizabeth had (1:57-66). These events are taking place very much under God’s direction. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Luk 2:35) |
2 sn The remark the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed shows that how people respond to Jesus indicates where their hearts really are before God. |
