Lukas 8:32
Konteks8:32 Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, 1 and the demonic spirits 2 begged Jesus 3 to let them go into them. He gave them permission. 4
Lukas 19:28
Konteks19:28 After Jesus 5 had said this, he continued on ahead, 6 going up to Jerusalem. 7
[8:32] 1 tn Grk “mountain,” but this might give the English reader the impression of a far higher summit.
[8:32] 2 tn Grk “they”; the referent (the demonic spirits) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[8:32] 3 tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[8:32] 4 sn Many have discussed why Jesus gave them permission, since the animals were destroyed. However, this is another example of a miracle that is a visual lesson. The demons are destructive: They were destroying the man. They destroyed the pigs. They destroy whatever they touch. The point was to take demonic influence seriously, as well as Jesus’ power over it as a picture of the larger battle for human souls. There would be no doubt how the man’s transformation had taken place.
[19:28] 5 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[19:28] 6 tn This could mean “before [his disciples],” but that is slightly more awkward, requiring an elided element (the disciples) to be supplied.
[19:28] 7 sn This is yet another travel note on the journey to Jerusalem. See also Luke 18:31; 19:11. Jesus does not actually enter Jerusalem until 19:45.
[19:28] map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.