The Living Bible (528 page)
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22:69
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
23:1
the governor,
implied.
23:3
Are you their Messiah—their King?
literally, “Are you the King of the Jews?”
23:14
of leading a revolt against the Roman government,
literally, “as one who perverts the people.”
23:17-18
Some ancient authorities add v. 17, “For it was necessary for him to release unto them at the feast one [prisoner].”
23:31
For if such things as this are done to me, the Living Tree, what will they do to you?
literally, “For if they do this when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”
23:44
the whole land,
or “the whole world.”
23:45
and suddenly,
implied.
23:46
he died,
literally, “he yielded up the spirit.”
23:47
innocent,
literally, “righteous.”
23:53
at the side of a hill,
implied.
24:6-7
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
24:9
rushed back to Jerusalem,
literally, “returned from the tomb.”
24:18
last week,
literally, “in these days.”
24:40
the marks of the nails
and
the wounds in,
implied.
24:49
the Holy Spirit,
implied; literally, “the promise of my Father.”
Don’t begin telling others yet—stay here in the city until,
literally, “But wait here in the city until.” The paraphrase relates this to v. 47.
24:50
along the road to Bethany,
implied; Bethany was a mile or so away, across the valley on the Mount of Olives.
1:1-2
Before anything else existed,
literally, “In the beginning.”
Christ,
literally, “the Word,” meaning Christ, the wisdom and power of God and the first cause of all things; God’s personal expression of himself to men.
1:11-12
to trust him to save them,
literally, “to believe on his name.”
1:13
not a physical rebirth,
literally, “not of blood.”
1:14
Christ,
literally, “the Word.”
loving forgiveness,
literally, “grace.”
seen his glory,
see Matthew 17:2.
the only Son of the heavenly Father,
literally, “his unique Son.”
1:19
The Jewish leaders,
literally, “The Jews.”
1:21
See Deuteronomy 18:15, 18.
1:26
with,
or “in.” So also
with,
or “in” the Holy Spirit in vv. 31 and 33.
1:51
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
2:4
“I can’t help you now,” he said,
literally, “Woman, what have I to do with you?”
2:11
believed that he really was the Messiah,
literally, “believed on him.”
2:18
the Jewish leaders,
literally, “the Jews.”
3:5
Unless one is born of water and the Spirit,
or “Physical birth is not enough. You must be born spiritually.” This alternate paraphrase interprets “born of water” as meaning the normal process observed during every human birth. Some think this means water baptism.
3:13
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
3:16
his only Son,
or “the unique Son of God.” So also in v. 18.
3:25
that Jesus’ baptism was best,
literally, “about purification.”
3:29
The crowds will naturally go to the main attraction,
implied.
4:20
at Mount Gerizim,
implied.
4:45
some of his miracles,
see 2:23.
5:3, 4
Many of the ancient manuscripts omit the material within the parentheses.
5:14
don’t sin as you did before,
implied; literally, “sin no more.”
5:17
My Father constantly does good, and I’m following his example,
implied; literally, “My Father works even until now, and I work.”
5:32-33
John the Baptist,
implied. However, most commentators believe the reference is to the witness of his Father. See v. 37.
6:7
a fortune,
literally, “200 denarii,” a denarius being a full day’s wage.
6:21
immediately the boat was where they were going,
literally, “straightway the boat was at the land.”
6:22-23
waiting to see Jesus,
implied.
6:27
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.” So also in v. 53.
6:32
My Father did,
implied.
6:53
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.” Also in v. 62.
6:63
Only the Holy Spirit gives eternal life,
literally, “It is the Spirit who quickens.”
with physical birth,
literally, “the flesh profits nothing”; see 1:13.
7:8
I’ll come later,
literally, “I go not up [yet] unto this feast.” The word
yet
is included in the text of many ancient manuscripts.
7:33
Not yet,
implied.
7:49
A curse upon them anyway,
literally, “This multitude is accursed.”
7:53
Most ancient manuscripts omit 7:53–8:11.
8:27
God,
literally, “the Father.”
8:28
When you have killed the Messiah,
literally, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man.”
8:46
No one,
implied.
8:50
judges those who reject me,
implied; literally, “there is One who seeks and judges.”
9:14
on a Sabbath,
i.e., on Saturday, the weekly Jewish holy day when all work was forbidden.
9:34
You illegitimate bastard,
literally, “You were altogether born in sin.”
9:35
the Messiah,
literally, “the Son of Man.”
10:22-23
December 25 was the usual date for this celebration of the cleansing of the Temple.
10:25
I have already told you,
see 5:19; 8:36, 56, 58, etc.
10:42
many came to the decision that he was the Messiah,
literally, “many believed on him there.”
11:1-2
wiped them with her hair,
see 12:3.
12:21
Philip.
His name was Greek, though he was a Jew.
12:26
If these Greeks,
literally, “If any man.”
12:31
Satan,
literally, “the prince of this world”; see 2 Corinthians 4:4 and Ephesians 2:2; 6:12.
12:32
on the cross,
implied.
12:36
light bearers,
literally, “sons of light.”
12:38
Who will accept God’s mighty miracles as proof?
literally, “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” (Isaiah 53:1).
12:40
God,
literally, “He.” The Greek here is a very free rendering, or paraphrase, of Isaiah 6:10.
13:4
wrapped a towel around his loins,
as the lowliest slave would dress.
13:23
Since I,
literally, “There was one at the table.” All commentators believe him to be John, the writer of this book.
was sitting next to Jesus,
literally, “was reclining on Jesus’ bosom.” The custom of the period was to recline around the table, leaning on the left elbow. John, next to Jesus, was at his side.
13:25
So I turned and,
literally, “He, leaning back against Jesus’ chest,” to whisper his inquiry.
13:26
the bread dipped in the sauce,
literally, “dip the sop.” The honored guest was thus singled out in the custom of that time.
14:26
Comforter,
or “Helper.”
instead of me,
literally, “in my name.”
14:27
So don’t be troubled or afraid,
implied.
14:29
in me,
implied.