Lukas 16:31

16:31 He ¹  replied to him, ‘If they do not respond to ²  Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” ³ 

Lukas 20:47

20:47 They ⁴  devour ⁵  widows’ property, ⁶  and as a show make long prayers. They will receive a more severe punishment.”

[16:31]  ¹ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

[16:31]  ² tn Or “obey”; Grk “hear.” See the note on the phrase “respond to” in v. 29.

[16:31]  ³ sn The concluding statement of the parable, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead, provides a hint that even Jesus’ resurrection will not help some to respond. The message of God should be good enough. Scripture is the sign to be heeded.

[20:47]  ⁴ tn Grk “who,” continuing the sentence begun in v. 46.

[20:47]  ⁵ sn How they were able to devour widows’ houses is debated. Did they seek too much for contributions, or take too high a commission for their work, or take homes after debts failed to be paid? There is too little said here to be sure.

[20:47]  ⁶ tn Grk “houses,” “households”; however, the term can have the force of “property” or “possessions” as well (O. Michel, TDNT 5:131; BDAG 695 s.v. οἶκια 1.a).