John 12:2

New English Translation

²So they prepared a dinner for Jesus^[a] there. Martha^[b] was serving, and Lazarus was among those present at the table^[c] with him.

John 12:2 tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity and to conform with contemporary English style.
John 12:2 tn Grk “And Martha.” The connective καί (kai, “and”) has been omitted in the translation because it would produce a run-on sentence in English.
John 12:2 tn Grk “reclining at the table.”sn 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.

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