Luke 22:12-14

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Luke 22:13 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of Jesus’ instructions.
2. Luke 22:13 tn The word “things” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were frequently omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
3. Luke 22:13 sn The author’s note that the disciples found things just as he had told them shows that Jesus’ word could be trusted.
4. Luke 22:14 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.
5. Luke 22:14 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
6. Luke 22:14 tn Grk “reclined at table,” as 1st century middle eastern meals were not eaten while sitting at a table, but while reclining on one’s side on the floor with the head closest to the low table and the feet farthest away.
7. Luke 22:14 tn Grk “the apostles with him.”