Lukas 8:38

8:38 The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go ¹  with him, but Jesus ²  sent him away, saying,

Lukas 10:39

10:39 She ³  had a sister named Mary, who sat ⁴  at the Lord’s feet ⁵  and listened to what he said.

[8:38]  ¹ tn Grk “be,” that is, “remain.” In this context that would involve accompanying Jesus as he went on his way.

[8:38]  ² tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[10:39]  ³ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[10:39]  ⁴ tn This reflexive makes it clear that Mary took the initiative in sitting by Jesus.

[10:39]  ⁵ sn The description of Mary sitting at the Lord’s feet and listening to him makes her sound like a disciple (compare Luke 8:35).