[1:48] 1 tn See the note on the word “servant” in v. 38.
[1:48] 3 sn From now on is a favorite phrase of Luke’s, showing how God’s acts change things from this point on (5:10; 12:52; 22:18, 69; Acts 18:6).
[1:48] 4 sn Mary is seen here as an example of an object of God’s grace (blessed) for all generations.
[14:14] 5 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate that this follows from the preceding action. Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.
[14:14] 6 sn You will be blessed. God notes and approves of such generosity.
[14:14] 7 sn The passive verb will be repaid looks at God’s commendation.