diff --git a/mat/01/intro.md b/mat/01/intro.md index a1d7c3f73b..85995bf2eb 100644 --- a/mat/01/intro.md +++ b/mat/01/intro.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ A genealogy is a list that records a person's ancestors or descendants. Jews use ##### Use of the passive voice ##### -The writer uses the passive voice very purposefully in this chapter to indicate that Mary did not have a sexual relationship with anyone. She became pregnant with Jesus because the Holy Spirit performed a miracle. Many languages do not have a passive voice, so translators in those languages must find other ways to present the same truths. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) +Matthew uses the passive voice very purposefully in this chapter to indicate that Mary did not have a sexual relationship with anyone. She became pregnant with Jesus because the Holy Spirit performed a miracle. Many languages do not have a passive voice, so translators in those languages must find other ways to present the same truths. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) ## Links: ## diff --git a/mat/02/01.md b/mat/02/01.md index 886c411de4..396d1e4191 100644 --- a/mat/02/01.md +++ b/mat/02/01.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -A new part of the story begins here and continues through the end of the chapter. The writer tells about Herod's attempt to kill the new King of the Jews. +A new part of the story begins here and continues through the end of the chapter. Matthew tells about Herod's attempt to kill the new King of the Jews. # Bethlehem of Judea diff --git a/mat/02/13.md b/mat/02/13.md index 2a8673c5ee..e982431187 100644 --- a/mat/02/13.md +++ b/mat/02/13.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -In verse 15, the writer quotes the prophet Hosea to show that the Christ would spend time in Egypt. +In verse 15, Matthew quotes the prophet Hosea to show that the Christ would spend time in Egypt. # they had departed diff --git a/mat/02/16.md b/mat/02/16.md index da84c2f062..eba50904f4 100644 --- a/mat/02/16.md +++ b/mat/02/16.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Here the scene shifts back to Herod and tells what he did when he learned that t # General Information: -These events happen before Herod's death, which the writer mentioned in [Matthew 2:15](./13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]]) +These events happen before Herod's death, which Matthew mentioned in [Matthew 2:15](./13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]]) # he had been mocked by the learned men diff --git a/mat/02/17.md b/mat/02/17.md index c384359b27..ceb410d4c1 100644 --- a/mat/02/17.md +++ b/mat/02/17.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -The writer quotes the prophet Jeremiah to show that the death of all of the male children in the region of Bethlehem was according to scripture. +Matthew quotes the prophet Jeremiah to show that the death of all of the male children in the region of Bethlehem was according to scripture. # Then was fulfilled diff --git a/mat/03/01.md b/mat/03/01.md index 9bfb786614..b15a996b74 100644 --- a/mat/03/01.md +++ b/mat/03/01.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -This is the beginning of a new part of the story where the writer tells of the ministry of John the Baptist. In verse 3, the writer quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that John the Baptist was God's appointed messenger to prepare for Jesus' ministry. +This is the beginning of a new part of the story where Matthew tells of the ministry of John the Baptist. In verse 3, Matthew quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that John the Baptist was God's appointed messenger to prepare for Jesus' ministry. # In those days diff --git a/mat/04/01.md b/mat/04/01.md index 1d5344f383..e79c57874e 100644 --- a/mat/04/01.md +++ b/mat/04/01.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -Here the writer begins a new part of the story in which Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness, where Satan tempts him. In verse 4, Jesus rebukes Satan with a quotation from Deuteronomy. +Here Matthew begins a new part of the story in which Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness, where Satan tempts him. In verse 4, Jesus rebukes Satan with a quotation from Deuteronomy. # Jesus was led up by the Spirit diff --git a/mat/04/12.md b/mat/04/12.md index b71a8490b6..9285bd99ad 100644 --- a/mat/04/12.md +++ b/mat/04/12.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -This is the beginning of a new part of the story in which the writer describes the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. These verses explain how Jesus came to be in Galilee. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) +This is the beginning of a new part of the story in which Matthew describes the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. These verses explain how Jesus came to be in Galilee. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) # Now diff --git a/mat/04/14.md b/mat/04/14.md index 958e671673..84f0188f6c 100644 --- a/mat/04/14.md +++ b/mat/04/14.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -In verses 15 and 16, the writer quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' ministry in Galilee was a fulfillment of prophecy. +In verses 15 and 16, Matthew quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' ministry in Galilee was a fulfillment of prophecy. # This happened diff --git a/mat/08/16.md b/mat/08/16.md index cd554c5fa4..97d32d3cf0 100644 --- a/mat/08/16.md +++ b/mat/08/16.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Here the scene shifts to later that evening and tells of Jesus healing more peop # General Information: -In verse 17, the writer quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' healing ministry was a fulfillment of prophecy. +In verse 17, Matthew quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' healing ministry was a fulfillment of prophecy. # When evening had come diff --git a/mat/09/01.md b/mat/09/01.md index 8e3d277731..a73e003979 100644 --- a/mat/09/01.md +++ b/mat/09/01.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Connecting Statement: -The writer returns to the theme, which he began in [Matthew 8:1](../08/01.md), of Jesus healing people. This begins an account of Jesus healing a paralyzed man. +Matthew returns to the theme, which he began in [Matthew 8:1](../08/01.md), of Jesus healing people. This begins an account of Jesus healing a paralyzed man. # Jesus entered a boat diff --git a/mat/11/01.md b/mat/11/01.md index 458543b7a1..7f809dbc87 100644 --- a/mat/11/01.md +++ b/mat/11/01.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -This is the beginning of a new part of the story where the writer tells of how Jesus responded to disciples of John the Baptist. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]]) +This is the beginning of a new part of the story where Matthew tells of how Jesus responded to disciples of John the Baptist. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]]) # It came about that when diff --git a/mat/12/01.md b/mat/12/01.md index bfadd5bd89..9053b5dae8 100644 --- a/mat/12/01.md +++ b/mat/12/01.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -This is the beginning of a new part of the story where the writer tells of growing opposition to Jesus' ministry. Here, the Pharisees criticize his disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath. +This is the beginning of a new part of the story where Matthew tells of growing opposition to Jesus' ministry. Here, the Pharisees criticize his disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath. # At that time diff --git a/mat/12/48.md b/mat/12/48.md index ad8e74da2f..578ec848ad 100644 --- a/mat/12/48.md +++ b/mat/12/48.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Connecting Statement: -This is the end of the part of the story that began in [Matthew 12:1](./01.md), where the writer tells of growing opposition to Jesus' ministry. +This is the end of the part of the story that began in [Matthew 12:1](./01.md), where Matthew tells of growing opposition to Jesus' ministry. # who told him diff --git a/mat/13/54.md b/mat/13/54.md index 7786f4ded9..06d3c65653 100644 --- a/mat/13/54.md +++ b/mat/13/54.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # General Information: -This is the beginning of a new part of the story that runs through [Matthew 17:27](../17/26.md), where the writer tells of continued opposition to Jesus' ministry and teaching about the kingdom of heaven. Here, the people of Jesus' home town reject him. +This is the beginning of a new part of the story that runs through [Matthew 17:27](../17/26.md), where Matthew tells of continued opposition to Jesus' ministry and teaching about the kingdom of heaven. Here, the people of Jesus' home town reject him. # his own region diff --git a/mat/14/03.md b/mat/14/03.md index 317df305a0..5332fefdb5 100644 --- a/mat/14/03.md +++ b/mat/14/03.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Here the author begins to tell about how Herod had executed John the Baptist. Th # General Information: -The writer recounts the story of John the Baptist's death in order to show why Herod reacted the way he did when he heard about Jesus. +Matthew recounts the story of John the Baptist's death in order to show why Herod reacted the way he did when he heard about Jesus. # For Herod ... as your wife diff --git a/mat/14/intro.md b/mat/14/intro.md index 3a0d529e65..e49ad35f1b 100644 --- a/mat/14/intro.md +++ b/mat/14/intro.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ #### Structure and formatting #### -Verses 1 and 2 continue the account from chapter 13. Verses 3-12 stop the account and speak of things that happened earlier, possibly soon after Satan tempted Jesus (see [Matthew 4:12](../04/12.md)). Verse 13 continues the account from verse 2. Be sure to have words in verses 3-12 that tell the reader that the writer has stopped his account to give new information before he continues. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) +Verses 1 and 2 continue the account from chapter 13. Verses 3-12 stop the account and speak of things that happened earlier, possibly soon after Satan tempted Jesus (see [Matthew 4:12](../04/12.md)). Verse 13 continues the account from verse 2. Be sure to have words in verses 3-12 that tell the reader that Matthew has stopped his account to give new information before he continues. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) #### Possible translation difficulties in this chapter #### diff --git a/mat/16/intro.md b/mat/16/intro.md index 2310afec88..3aed2bc315 100644 --- a/mat/16/intro.md +++ b/mat/16/intro.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Jesus told his people to obey his commands. He did this by telling them to "foll ##### Background information ##### -The writer continues his account from chapter 15 in verses 1-20. The account stops in verse 21 so the writer can tell the reader that Jesus told his disciples again and again that people would kill him after he arrived in Jerusalem. Then the account continues in verses 22-27 with what happened the first time Jesus told the disciples that he would die. +Matthew continues his account from chapter 15 in verses 1-20. The account stops in verse 21 so Matthew can tell the reader that Jesus told his disciples again and again that people would kill him after he arrived in Jerusalem. Then the account continues in verses 22-27 with what happened the first time Jesus told the disciples that he would die. ##### Paradox ##### diff --git a/mat/17/26.md b/mat/17/26.md index 51af33b107..035b2f4032 100644 --- a/mat/17/26.md +++ b/mat/17/26.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Jesus continues to teach Peter about paying the temple tax. # General Information: -This is the end of the part of the story that began in [Matthew 13:54](../13/54.md), where the writer tells of continued opposition to Jesus' ministry and teaching about the kingdom of heaven. +This is the end of the part of the story that began in [Matthew 13:54](../13/54.md), where Matthew tells of continued opposition to Jesus' ministry and teaching about the kingdom of heaven. # When he said, "From others," Jesus said diff --git a/mat/20/29.md b/mat/20/29.md index d465f5b64c..52f489c550 100644 --- a/mat/20/29.md +++ b/mat/20/29.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This refers to the disciples and Jesus. # There were two blind men sitting -This is sometimes translated as "Behold, there were two blind men sitting." The writer is alerting us to a new people in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this. +This is sometimes translated as "Behold, there were two blind men sitting." Matthew is alerting us to a new people in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this. # When they heard diff --git a/mat/27/15.md b/mat/27/15.md index 368ea03bbe..32c35ec66e 100644 --- a/mat/27/15.md +++ b/mat/27/15.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Now -This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line so the writer can give information to help the reader understand what happens beginning in [Matthew 27:17](./17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) +This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line so Matthew can give information to help the reader understand what happens beginning in [Matthew 27:17](./17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) # the feast