Luke 21:36-38

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Luke 21:36 sn The call to be alert at all times is a call to remain faithful in looking for the Lord’s return.
2. Luke 21:36 tn For the translation of μέλλω (mellō) as “must,” see L&N 71.36.
3. Luke 21:37 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “so” since vv. 37-38 serve as something of a summary or transition from the discourse preceding to the passion narrative that follows.
4. Luke 21:37 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
5. Luke 21:37 tn Grk “in the temple.”
6. Luke 21:37 tn Grk “and spent the night,” but this is redundant because of the previous use of the word “night.”
7. Luke 21:37 tn Grk “at the mountain called ‘of Olives.’” sn See the note on the phrase Mount of Olives in 19:29.
8. Luke 21:38 sn Jesus’ teaching was still quite popular with all the people at this point despite the leaders’ opposition.
9. Luke 21:38 tc Some mss (those of ƒ¹³) place John 7:53-8:11 here after v. 38, no doubt because it was felt that this was a better setting for the pericope.tn Grk “in the temple.”