The Living Bible (527 page)
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9:22
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man”; also in v. 26.
9:29
his face began to shine,
literally, “the appearance of his face changed.”
9:41
to his disciples,
implied.
9:44
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
9:46
in the coming Kingdom,
implied.
9:53
A typical case of discrimination (compare John 4:9). The Jews called the Samaritans “half-breeds,” so the Samaritans naturally hated the Jews.
9:55
Later manuscripts add to vv. 55-56, “And Jesus said, ‘You don’t realize what your hearts are like. For the Son of Man has not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.’”
9:58
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
9:59
but wanted to wait until his father’s death,
literally, “but he said, ‘Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father,’” perhaps meaning that the man could, when his father died, collect the inheritance and have some security.
9:60
Let those without eternal life concern themselves with things like that,
or “Let those who are spiritually dead care for their own dead.”
9:61
ask permission of those at home,
literally, “bid them farewell at home.”
10:4
And don’t waste time along the way,
literally, “Salute no one in the way.”
10:13
Tyre and Sidon,
cities destroyed by God in judgment for their wickedness. For a description of this event, see Ezekiel 26–28.
10:21
little children,
literally, “babies.”
10:29
wanted to justify his lack of love for some kinds of people,
literally, “wanted to justify himself.”
10:32
Jewish Temple-assistant,
literally, “Levite.”
10:33
a despised Samaritan,
literally, “a Samaritan.” All Samaritans were despised by Jews and the feeling was mutual, due to historic reasons.
10:34
nursed him through the night,
literally, “took care of him.”
10:35
two twenty-dollar bills,
literally, “two denarii,” each the equivalent of a modern day’s wage.
10:38
on their way to Jerusalem,
implied.
10:41
Martha, dear friend,
literally, “Martha, Martha.”
11:1
to recite,
implied.
11:5-6
Then, teaching them more about prayer.
Some ancient manuscripts add at this point additional portions of the Lord’s Prayer as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13.
11:12
Of course not,
implied.
11:15
from Satan,
literally, “from Beelzebub.”
11:16
Others asked for something to happen in the sky to prove his claim of being the Messiah,
implied; literally, “Others, tempting, sought of him a sign from heaven.”
11:21
Satan,
literally, “the Strong.”
11:25
is all swept and clean.
But empty, since the person is neutral about Christ.
11:26
seven times,
implied.
11:29-30
to prove I am the Messiah,
implied.
11:31
the queen of Sheba,
literally, “the queen of the south”; see 1 Kings 10.
11:32
but this nation won’t listen,
implied.
12:3
they,
literally, “you.”
12:8
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
12:10
me,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
12:19
Wine, women, and song for you,
literally, “Eat, drink, and be merry.”
12:40
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
12:53
the decision of an honored mother-in-law,
implied by ancient custom.
14:26
must love me far more than he does,
literally, “must hate.”
14:28
But don’t begin until you count the cost,
implied in v. 33.
14:34
salt that has lost its saltiness.
Perhaps the reference is to impure salt; when wet, the salt dissolves and drains out, leaving a tasteless residue (Matthew 5:13).
16:8
The rich man had to admire the rascal for being so shrewd,
or “Do you think the rich man commended the scoundrel for being so shrewd?”
in dishonesty,
implied.
godly,
literally, “sons of the light.”
16:9
Will this ensure your entry into an everlasting home in heaven?
literally, and probably ironically, “Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that when it shall fail you, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles.” Some commentators would interpret this to mean: “Use your money for good, so that it will be waiting to befriend you when you get to heaven.” But this would imply the end justifies the means, an unbiblical idea.
16:22
to be with Abraham in the place of the righteous dead,
literally, “into Abraham’s bosom.”
16:23
into hell,
literally, “into Hades.”
16:31
even though someone rises from the dead.
Even Christ’s resurrection failed to convince the Pharisees, to whom he gave this illustration.
17:16
despised,
implied. Samaritans were despised by Jews as being only “half-breed” Hebrews.
17:21
within you,
or “among you.”
17:22
long for me,
or “long for the Son of Man.”
17:26
When I return,
implied.
as indifferent to the things of God,
implied.
17:30
the hour of my return,
or “the hour I am revealed.”
17:37
Where the body is, the vultures gather!
This may mean that God’s people will be taken out to the execution grounds and their bodies left to the vultures.
18:8
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
and are praying,
implied.
19:9-10
This shows,
implied.
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
19:47
the business community,
literally, “the leading men among the people.”
20:37-38
that the Lord is some person’s God.
Otherwise the statement would be, “that he had been that person’s God.”
21:8
will come announcing themselves as the Messiah,
literally, “will come in my name.”
21:13
the Messiah will be widely known and honored,
literally, “it shall turn out unto you for a testimony.”
21:22
days of God’s judgment,
literally, “days of vengeance.”
21:23
upon this nation,
literally, “upon the land,” or “upon the earth.”
21:27
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
21:32
this age,
literally, “this generation.”
21:36
pray . . . you may arrive in my presence without having to experience these horrors,
or “pray for strength to pass safely through these coming horrors.”
22:10
Jerusalem,
literally, “the city.”
22:20
This wine is the token . . . to purchase back your souls,
literally, “This cup of the new covenant in my blood, poured out for you.”
22:22
I,
literally, “The Son of Man.”
22:24
in the coming Kingdom,
implied.
22:25
the slaves have no choice but to like it,
literally, “they [the kings and great men] are called ‘benefactors.’”
22:28
you have stood true to me in these terrible days,
literally, “you have continued with me in my temptation.”
22:32
not completely fail,
literally, “fail not.”
22:40
that you will not be overcome by temptation,
literally, “that you enter not into temptation.”
22:47
walked over to Jesus and kissed him on the cheek in friendly greeting,
literally, “approached Jesus to kiss him.” This is still the traditional greeting among men in Eastern lands.