Lukas 6:39

6:39 He also told them a parable: “Someone who is blind cannot lead another who is blind, can he? ¹  Won’t they both fall ²  into a pit?

Lukas 11:17

11:17 But Jesus, ³  realizing their thoughts, said to them, ⁴  “Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, ⁵  and a divided household falls. ⁶ 

Lukas 11:51

11:51 from the blood of Abel ⁷  to the blood of Zechariah, ⁸  who was killed ⁹  between the altar and the sanctuary. ¹⁰  Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against ¹¹  this generation.

Lukas 17:1

Sin, Forgiveness, Faith, and Service

17:1 Jesus ¹²  said to his disciples, “Stumbling blocks are sure to come, but woe ¹³  to the one through whom they come!

Lukas 20:13

20:13 Then ¹⁴  the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What should I do? I will send my one dear son; ¹⁵  perhaps they will respect him.’

[6:39]  ¹ tn Questions prefaced with μή (mh) in Greek anticipate a negative answer. This can sometimes be indicated by using a “tag” at the end in English (here it is “can he?”).

[6:39]  ² sn The picture of a blind man leading a blind man is a warning to watch who one follows: Won’t they both fall into a pit? The sermon has been about religious choices and reacting graciously to those who oppose the followers of Jesus. Here Jesus’ point was to be careful who you follow and where they are taking you.

[11:17]  ³ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[11:17]  ⁴ sn Jesus here demonstrated the absurdity of the thinking of those who maintained that he was in league with Satan and that he actually derived his power from the devil. He first teaches (vv. 17-20) that if he casts out demons by the ruler of the demons, then in reality Satan is fighting against himself, with the result that his kingdom has come to an end. He then teaches (v. 21-22) about defeating the strong man to prove that he does not need to align himself with the devil because he is more powerful. Jesus defeated Satan at his temptation (4:1-13) and by his exorcisms he clearly demonstrated himself to be stronger than the devil. The passage reveals the desperate condition of the religious leaders, who in their hatred for Jesus end up attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan.

[11:17]  ⁵ tn Or “is left in ruins.”

[11:17]  ⁶ tn Grk “and house falls on house.” This phrase pictures one house collapsing on another, what is called today a “house of cards.”

[11:51]  ⁷ sn Gen 4:10 indicates that Abel’s blood cried out for justice.

[11:51]  ⁸ sn It is not clear which Zechariah is meant here. It is probably the person mentioned in 2 Chr 24:20-25.

[11:51]  ⁹ tn Or “who perished.”

[11:51]  ¹⁰ tn Or “and the temple”; Grk “and the house,” but in this context a reference to the house of God as a place of sanctuary.

[11:51]  ¹¹ tn Or “required from.”

[17:1]  ¹² tn Grk “He”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

[17:1]  ¹³ sn See Luke 6:24-26.

[20:13]  ¹⁴ tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

[20:13]  ¹⁵ tn Grk “my beloved son.” See comment at Luke 3:22.

[20:13]  sn The owner’s decision to send his one dear son represents God sending Jesus.