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Luke 19:48
New English Translation
Luke 19:48
New English Translation
48 but[a] they could not find a way to do it,[b] for all the people hung on his words.[c]
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- Luke 19:48 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context.
- Luke 19:48 tn Grk “they did not find the thing that they might do.”
- Luke 19:48 sn All the people hung on his words is an idiom for intent, eager listening. Jesus’ popularity and support made it unwise for the leadership to seize him.
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