[3:6] 2 sn A quotation from Isa 40:3-5. Though all the synoptic gospels use this citation from Isaiah, only Luke cites the material of vv. 5-6. His goal may well be to get to the declaration of v. 6, where all humanity (i.e., all nations) see God’s salvation (see also Luke 24:47).
[11:12] 3 sn The two questions of vv. 11-12 expect the answer, “No father would do this!”
[21:18] 4 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “yet” to indicate the contrast present in this context.
[21:18] 5 sn Given v. 16, the expression not a hair of your head will perish must be taken figuratively and refer to living ultimately in the presence of God.
