Added "Alternate translation:" labels to Acts notes (#2382)

Co-authored-by: Larry Sallee <larry.sallee@unfoldingword.org>
Reviewed-on: https://git.door43.org/unfoldingWord/en_tn/pulls/2382

en_tn_45-ACT.tsv

@@ -922,22 +922,21 @@ ACT	7	5	ax1j		οὐκ ἔδωκεν αὐτῷ κληρονομίαν ἐν α
 ACT	7	5	qff6	figs-idiom	οὐδὲ βῆμα ποδός	1	not even a stride of a foot	Possible meanings for this phrase are (1) enough ground to stand on or (2) enough ground to take a step. Alternate translation: “not even a very tiny piece of ground” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
 ACT	7	5	u6iw		αὐτῷ εἰς κατάσχεσιν…καὶ τῷ σπέρματι αὐτοῦ μετ’ αὐτόν	1	to him for a possession, and to his seed after him	Alternate translation: “for Abraham to own and to give to his descendants”
 ACT	7	6	tn6b		ἐλάλησεν…οὕτως ὁ Θεὸς	1	God spoke to him like this	It may be helpful to state that this occurred later than the statement in the previous verse. Alternate translation: “Later God told Abraham”
-ACT	7	6	t1h9	translate-numbers	ἔτη τετρακόσια	1	400 years	“four hundred years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	7	7	f7fw	figs-metonymy	τὸ ἔθνος…κρινῶ ἐγώ	1	I will judge the nation	Here, **nation** refers to the people in it. Alternate translation: “I will judge the people of the nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	7	7	q7y6		τὸ ἔθνος ᾧ ἐὰν δουλεύσωσιν	1	the nation that will enslave him	Alternate translation: “the nation that they will serve”
 ACT	7	8	mwc9	figs-explicit	ἔδωκεν αὐτῷ διαθήκην περιτομῆς	1	God gave him the covenant of circumcision	The Jews would have understood that this covenant required Abraham to circumcise the males of his family. Alternate translation: “made a covenant with Abraham to circumcise the males of his family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	8	g4bb		οὕτως ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰσαὰκ	1	so he became the father of Isaac	The story transitions to Abraham’s descendants.
-ACT	7	8	ams1	figs-ellipsis	Ἰακὼβ τοὺς δώδεκα πατριάρχας	1	Jacob of the 12 patriarchs	“Jacob became the father of the 12 patriarchs.” Stephen shortened this. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
+ACT	7	8	ams1	figs-ellipsis	Ἰακὼβ τοὺς δώδεκα πατριάρχας	1	Jacob of the 12 patriarchs	Stephen shortened this. Alternate translation: “Jacob became the father of the 12 patriarchs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
 ACT	7	9	n981		οἱ πατριάρχαι	1	the patriarchs	Alternate translation: “Jacob’s older sons” or “Joseph’s older brothers”
 ACT	7	9	tik7	figs-explicit	ἀπέδοντο εἰς Αἴγυπτον	1	sold him into Egypt	The Jews knew their ancestors sold Joseph to be a slave in Egypt. Alternate translation: “sold him as a slave in Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	9	w1is	figs-idiom	ἦν…μετ’ αὐτοῦ	1	was with him	This is an idiom for helping someone. Alternate translation: “helped him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
 ACT	7	10	yr7m	figs-metonymy	ἐπ’ Αἴγυπτον	1	over Egypt	This refers to the people of Egypt. Alternate translation: “over all the people of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	7	10	pb4p	figs-metonymy	ὅλον τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ	1	over all his household	This refers to all his possessions. Alternate translation: “over everything he owned” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
-ACT	7	11	p42j		ἦλθεν…λιμὸς	1	came a famine	“a famine came.” The ground stopped producing food.
+ACT	7	11	p42j		ἦλθεν…λιμὸς	1	came a famine	The ground stopped producing food. Alternate translation: “a famine came”
 ACT	7	11	p37v	figs-explicit	οἱ πατέρες ἡμῶν	1	our fathers	This refers Jacob and his sons, who were the ancestors of the Jewish people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	12	pia8		σιτία	1	grain	Grain was the most common food at that time.
 ACT	7	12	mbg8		τοὺς πατέρας ἡμῶν	1	our fathers	Here this phrase refers to Jabob’s sons, Joseph’s older brothers.
-ACT	7	13	ce2b	translate-ordinal	ἐν τῷ δευτέρῳ	1	On their second time	“On their next trip” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
+ACT	7	13	ce2b	translate-ordinal	ἐν τῷ δευτέρῳ	1	On their second time	Alternate translation: “On their next trip” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
 ACT	7	13	m37e		ἀνεγνωρίσθη	1	was made known	Joseph revealed to his brothers his identity as their brother.
 ACT	7	13	jxk8	figs-activepassive	φανερὸν ἐγένετο τῷ Φαραὼ τὸ γένος Ἰωσήφ	1	the family of Joseph became known to Pharaoh	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Pharaoh learned that they were Joseph’s family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	7	14	aam5		ἀποστείλας	1	sending them back	Alternate translation: “after sending his brothers back to Canaan” or “after sending his brothers back home”
@@ -977,7 +976,7 @@ ACT	7	27	q2r4	figs-rquestion	τίς σε κατέστησεν ἄρχοντα κ
 ACT	7	28	hk1g		μὴ ἀνελεῖν με σὺ θέλεις, ὃν τρόπον ἀνεῖλες ἐχθὲς τὸν Αἰγύπτιον?	1	You do not want to kill me in the same way you killed the Egyptian yesterday, do you?	The man used this question to warn Moses that he and probably others knew Moses had killed the Egyptian.
 ACT	7	29	l149	figs-explicit		0	General Information:	Stephen’s audience already knew that Moses had married a Midianite woman when he fled Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	29	q8qv	figs-explicit	ἐν τῷ λόγῳ τούτῳ	1	at this statement	The implied information is that Moses understood that the Israelites knew that he had killed an Egyptian the day before ([Acts 7:28](../07/28.md)). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	7	30	zx1c	figs-explicit	καὶ πληρωθέντων ἐτῶν τεσσεράκοντα	1	And when 40 years were past	“And after 40 years had passed.” This was the amount of time Moses had been in Midian. Alternate translation: “And 40 years after Moses fled from Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	7	30	zx1c	figs-explicit	καὶ πληρωθέντων ἐτῶν τεσσεράκοντα	1	And when 40 years were past	This was the amount of time Moses had been in Midian. Alternate translation: “And 40 years after Moses fled from Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	30	f7yu	figs-explicit	ὤφθη…ἄγγελος	1	an angel appeared	Stephen’s audience knew that God spoke through the angel. The UST makes this explicit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	31	q6w6	figs-explicit	ἐθαύμασεν τὸ ὅραμα	1	he marveled at the sight	Moses was surprised that the bush was not burning up in the fire. This was previously known by Stephen’s audience. Alternate translation: “because the bush was not burning up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	31	uk7u		προσερχομένου δὲ αὐτοῦ κατανοῆσαι	1	and as he approached to look at it	This may mean Moses initially drew close to the bush to investigate.
@@ -986,10 +985,10 @@ ACT	7	32	tdr7		ἔντρομος δὲ γενόμενος, Μωϋσῆς οὐκ
 ACT	7	32	e19k	figs-explicit	ἔντρομος…γενόμενος, Μωϋσῆς	1	becoming terrified, Moses	Moses shook from fear. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: “And Moses trembled with fear and” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	33	x7cd	translate-symaction	λῦσον τὸ ὑπόδημα	1	Untie the sandals	God told Moses this so he would honor God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 ACT	7	33	clk4	figs-explicit	ὁ γὰρ τόπος ἐφ’ ᾧ ἕστηκας γῆ ἁγία ἐστίν	1	for the place on which you are standing is holy ground	The implied information is that where God is present, the immediate area around God is considered or made holy by God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	7	34	yz7b		ἰδὼν, εἶδον	1	I have certainly seen	“I gave seen for sure.” The word certainly adds emphasis to seen.
+ACT	7	34	yz7b		ἰδὼν, εἶδον	1	I have certainly seen	The word certainly adds emphasis to seen. Alternate translation: “I have seen for sure”
 ACT	7	34	x5bg		τοῦ λαοῦ μου	1	of my people	The word **my** emphasizes that these people belonged to God. Alternate translation: “of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob”
 ACT	7	34	j32c		κατέβην ἐξελέσθαι αὐτούς	1	I have come down to rescue them	Alternate translation: “I will personally cause their release”
-ACT	7	34	sq8y		νῦν δεῦρο	1	now come	“get ready.” God uses an order here.
+ACT	7	34	sq8y		νῦν δεῦρο	1	now come	God uses an order here. Alternate translation: “get ready”
 ACT	7	35	x4p2			0	General Information:	Verses 35-38 contains a series of connected phrases referring to Moses. Each phrase begins with statements such as “This Moses” or “This same Moses” or “This is the man” or “It is the same Moses.” If possible, use similar statements to emphasize Moses. After the Israelites left Egypt, they spent 40 years wandering around the wilderness before God led them into the land he had promised them.
 ACT	7	35	gn6e		τοῦτον τὸν Μωϋσῆν, ὃν ἠρνήσαντο	1	This same Moses, whom they rejected	This refers back to the events recorded in [Acts 7:27-28](../07/27.md).
 ACT	7	35	vp7e		λυτρωτὴν	1	a redeemer	Alternate translation: “a rescuer”
@@ -1020,14 +1019,14 @@ ACT	7	43	rk4z	figs-explicit	ἀνελάβετε	1	you took up	It is implied that
 ACT	7	43	im7e		τὴν σκηνὴν τοῦ Μολὸχ	1	the tabernacle of Molech	the tent that housed the false god Molech
 ACT	7	43	cq47		τὸ ἄστρον τοῦ θεοῦ ὑμῶν Ῥαιφάν	1	the star of your god Rephan	the star that is identified with the false god Rephan
 ACT	7	43	gm4g		τοὺς τύπους οὓς ἐποιήσατε	1	and the images that you made	They made statues or images of the gods Molech and Rephan in order to worship them.
-ACT	7	43	zgq6		μετοικιῶ ὑμᾶς ἐπέκεινα Βαβυλῶνος	1	I will carry you away beyond Babylon	“I will remove you to places even farther than Babylon.” This would be God’s act of judgment.
+ACT	7	43	zgq6		μετοικιῶ ὑμᾶς ἐπέκεινα Βαβυλῶνος	1	I will carry you away beyond Babylon	This would be God’s act of judgment. Alternate translation: “I will remove you to places even farther than Babylon”
 ACT	7	44	m9gw		ἡ σκηνὴ τοῦ μαρτυρίου	1	The tabernacle of the testimony	The tent that housed the ark (a box) with the 10 commandments carved in stone inside it
 ACT	7	45	n2sc		ἣν καὶ εἰσήγαγον, διαδεξάμενοι οἱ πατέρες ἡμῶν μετὰ Ἰησοῦ	1	Our fathers, under Joshua, received it and brought it with them	The phrase **under Joshua** means that their ancestors did these things in obedience to Joshua’s direction. Alternate translation: “Our fathers, in accordance with Joshua’s instructions, received the tabernacle and brought it with them”
 ACT	7	45	n1pp		ἐν τῇ κατασχέσει τῶν ἐθνῶν, ὧν ἐξῶσεν ὁ Θεὸς ἀπὸ προσώπου τῶν πατέρων ἡμῶν	1	when they took possession of the nations who God drove out from the face of our fathers	This sentence tells why the ancestors were able to take possession of the land. Alternate translation: “when God forced the nations to leave the land before the face of our fathers so they could live in it”
 ACT	7	45	spm5	figs-metonymy	ἐν τῇ κατασχέσει τῶν ἐθνῶν, ὧν ἐξῶσεν ὁ Θεὸς ἀπὸ προσώπου τῶν πατέρων ἡμῶν	1	when they took possession of the nations who God drove out from the face of our fathers	Here, **the face of our fathers** refers to the presence of their ancestors. Possible meanings are (1) “when God took the land from the nations and drove them out as our ancestors watched” or (2) “when our ancestors came, God took the land from the nations and drove them out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	7	45	c2fb	figs-metonymy	τῶν ἐθνῶν	1	of the nations	This refers to the people who lived in the land before Israel. Alternate translation: “of the people who previously lived here” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	7	45	m9ib		ὧν ἐξῶσεν ὁ Θεὸς	1	whom God drove out	Alternate translation: “whom God forced to leave the land”
-ACT	7	46	w3cu		σκήνωμα τῷ οἴκῳ Ἰακώβ	1	a dwelling place for the house of Jacob	“a house for the ark where the God of Jacob could stay.” David wanted a permanent place for the ark to reside in Jerusalem, not in a tent.
+ACT	7	46	w3cu		σκήνωμα τῷ οἴκῳ Ἰακώβ	1	a dwelling place for the house of Jacob	David wanted a permanent place for the ark to reside in Jerusalem, not in a tent. Alternate translation: “a house for the ark where the God of Jacob could stay”
 ACT	7	47	a7bx			0	General Information:	In verses 49 and 50, Stephen quotes from the prophet Isaiah. In the quotation, God is speaking about himself.
 ACT	7	48	c822	figs-synecdoche	χειροποιήτοις	1	houses made with hands	Here, **hand** is a synecdoche for the whole person. Alternate translation: “houses made by people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	7	49	k2vn		ὁ οὐρανός μοι θρόνος, ἡ δὲ γῆ ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν μου	1	Heaven is my throne, and the earth is the footstool for my feet	The prophet is comparing the greatness of God’s presence to how impossible it is for man to build a place for God to rest on earth since the whole earth is nothing but a place for God to rest his feet.
@@ -1046,14 +1045,14 @@ ACT	7	54	t4u2			0	Connecting Statement:	The council reacts to Stephen’s words.
 ACT	7	54	ef2g		ἀκούοντες δὲ ταῦτα	1	Now hearing these things	This is the turning point; the sermon ends and the council members react.
 ACT	7	54	u4l7	figs-idiom	διεπρίοντο ταῖς καρδίαις αὐτῶν	1	they were cut to their hearts	Here “cut to their hearts” is an idiom for making them extremely angry. Alternate translation: “they became extremely angry” or “they became very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
 ACT	7	54	ae9s	translate-symaction	ἔβρυχον τοὺς ὀδόντας ἐπ’ αὐτόν	1	they ground their teeth at him	This action expressed their strong anger at Stephen or hatred of Stephen. Alternate translation: “they became so angry that they ground their teeth together” or “they moved their teeth back and forth as they looked at Stephen”(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
-ACT	7	55	ntp4		ἀτενίσας εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν	1	and looking intently into heaven	“and staring up into heaven.” It appears that only Stephen saw this vision and not anyone else in the crowd.
+ACT	7	55	ntp4		ἀτενίσας εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν	1	and looking intently into heaven	It appears that only Stephen saw this vision and not anyone else in the crowd. Alternate translation: “and staring up into heaven”
 ACT	7	55	bl2j	figs-explicit	εἶδεν δόξαν Θεοῦ	1	he saw the glory of God	People normally experienced the glory of God as a bright light. Alternate translation: “he saw a bright light from God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	7	55	vyz3	translate-symaction	καὶ Ἰησοῦν ἑστῶτα ἐκ δεξιῶν τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	and Jesus standing at the right hand of God	To stand **at the right hand of God** is a symbolic action of receiving great honor and authority from God. Alternate translation: “and he saw Jesus standing in the place of honor and authority beside God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 ACT	7	56	aqp8		Υἱὸν τοῦ Ἀνθρώπου	1	Son of Man	Stephen refers to Jesus by the title “Son of Man.”
-ACT	7	57	p4cg	translate-symaction	συνέσχον τὰ ὦτα αὐτῶν	1	they covered their ears	“they put their hands on their ears.” They did this to show that they did not want to hear any more of what Stephen said. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
+ACT	7	57	p4cg	translate-symaction	συνέσχον τὰ ὦτα αὐτῶν	1	they covered their ears	They did this to show that they did not want to hear any more of what Stephen said. Alternate translation: “they put their hands on their ears” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 ACT	7	58	ks1u		ἐκβαλόντες ἔξω τῆς πόλεως	1	throwing him outside the city	Alternate translation: “seizing Stephen, they forcefully took him out of the city”
 ACT	7	58	wy7n		τὰ ἱμάτια	1	outer garments	These are cloaks or robes they would wear outside to stay warm, similar in function to a jacket or coat.
-ACT	7	58	sx2p		παρὰ τοὺς πόδας	1	at the feet	“in front of.” They were placed there so Saul could watch them.
+ACT	7	58	sx2p		παρὰ τοὺς πόδας	1	at the feet	They were placed there so Saul could watch them. Alternate translation: “in front of”
 ACT	7	58	e2vl		νεανίου	1	of a young man	Saul was probably around 30 years old at the time.
 ACT	7	59	le7k			0	Connecting Statement:	This ends the story of Stephen.
 ACT	7	59	k2el		δέξαι τὸ πνεῦμά μου	1	receive my spirit	Alternate translation: “take my spirit.” It may be helpful to add “please” to show that this was a request. Alternate translation: “please receive my spirit”
@@ -1079,13 +1078,13 @@ ACT	8	4	iaq4	figs-explicit	τὸν λόγον	1		You may need to make explicit t
 ACT	8	5	gz5m		κατελθὼν εἰς τὴν πόλιν τῆς Σαμαρείας	1	went down to the city of Samaria	The phrase **went down** is used here because Samaria is lower in elevation than Jerusalem.
 ACT	8	5	f45b		τὴν πόλιν τῆς Σαμαρείας	1	the city of Samaria	Possible meanings are (1) Luke expected the readers to know which city he was writing about. Alternate translation: “the main city in Samaria” or (2) Luke did not expect his readers to know which city he was writing about. Alternate translation: “a city in Samaria”
 ACT	8	5	pk1l	figs-metonymy	ἐκήρυσσεν αὐτοῖς τὸν Χριστόν	1	proclaimed to them the Christ	The title **Christ** refers to Jesus, the Messiah. Alternate translation: “told them that Jesus is the Messiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
-ACT	8	6	cnt9		δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι	1	And the crowds	“And the people in the city of Samaria.” The location was specified in [Acts 8:5](../08/05.md).
+ACT	8	6	cnt9		δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι	1	And the crowds	The location was specified in [Acts 8:5](../08/05.md). Alternate translation: “And the people in the city of Samaria”
 ACT	8	6	wm83		προσεῖχον	1	were paying attention to	The reason people paid attention was because of all the healing Philip did.
 ACT	8	7	xb2n		ἐχόντων πνεύματα ἀκάθαρτα	1	having unclean spirits	Alternate translation: “who were controlled by unclean spirits”
 ACT	8	8	z5z3	figs-metonymy	ἐγένετο δὲ πολλὴ χαρὰ ἐν τῇ πόλει ἐκείνῃ	1	And there was much joy in that city	The phrase **that city** refers to the people who were rejoicing. Alternate translation: “So the people of the city were rejoicing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	8	9	jm7n	writing-background		0	General Information:	Simon is introduced to the story of Philip. This verse gives the beginning of the background information about Simon and who he was among the Samaritans. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
 ACT	8	9	bed1	writing-participants	ἀνὴρ δέ τις ὀνόματι Σίμων	1	But … a certain man named Simon	This is a way of introducing a new person into the story. Your language may use different wording to introduce a new person into the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
-ACT	8	9	cx7a		τῇ πόλει	1	the city	“the city in Samaria” ([Acts 8:5](../08/05.md))
+ACT	8	9	cx7a		τῇ πόλει	1	the city	Alternate translation: “the city in Samaria” ([Acts 8:5](../08/05.md))
 ACT	8	10	kb9b	writing-background		0	General Information:	Simon is introduced to the story of Philip. This verse continues to give the beginning of the background information about Simon and who he was among the Samaritans. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
 ACT	8	10	evt7	figs-hyperbole	προσεῖχον πάντες	1	they all … were paying attention	The word **all** is a generalization. Alternate translation: “many of the Samaritans … were paying attention” or “the Samaritans in the city … were paying attention” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
 ACT	8	10	ibl1	figs-merism	ἀπὸ μικροῦ ἕως μεγάλου	1	from least to greatest	These two phrases refer to everyone from one extreme to the other. Alternate translation: “no matter how important they were” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
@@ -1167,7 +1166,7 @@ ACT	9	2	v9lw	figs-metonymy	πρὸς τὰς συναγωγάς	1	to the synagog
 ACT	9	2	y8f6		ἐάν τινας εὕρῃ	1	if he might find anyone	Alternate translation: “whenever he found anyone”
 ACT	9	2	pk19		τῆς ὁδοῦ, ὄντας	1	being of the Way	Alternate translation: “who belonged to the Way” or “who followed the teachings of Jesus Christ”
 ACT	9	2	n94s		τῆς ὁδοῦ	1	of the Way	This term appears to have been a title for Christianity at that time.
-ACT	9	2	a6z4	figs-explicit	δεδεμένους ἀγάγῃ εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ	1	having bound them, he might bring them to Jerusalem	“he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.” Paul’s purpose can be made clear by adding “so that the Jewish leaders could judge and punish them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	9	2	a6z4	figs-explicit	δεδεμένους ἀγάγῃ εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ	1	having bound them, he might bring them to Jerusalem	Paul’s purpose can be made clear by adding “so that the Jewish leaders could judge and punish them.” Alternate translation: “he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	9	3	lv9q			0	Connecting Statement:	After the high priest gave Saul the letters, Saul left for Damascus.
 ACT	9	3	jf4g		ἐν…τῷ πορεύεσθαι	1	as he was traveling	Saul had left Jerusalem and was traveling to Damascus.
 ACT	9	3	by55	writing-newevent	ἐγένετο	1	it happened that	This is an expression that marks a change in the story to show something different is about to happen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
@@ -1181,9 +1180,9 @@ ACT	9	5	abc0		ὁ	1	he	Jesus is speaking. Alternate translation: “he replied
 ACT	9	6	i1kj		ἀνάστηθι καὶ εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν πόλιν	1	get up and enter into the city	Alternate translation: “get up and go into Damascus”
 ACT	9	6	fbi6	figs-activepassive	λαληθήσεταί σοι	1	it will be told to you	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “someone will tell you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	9	7	xu7c		ἀκούοντες μὲν τῆς φωνῆς, μηδένα δὲ θεωροῦντες	1	hearing the voice, but seeing no one	Alternate translation: “they heard the voice, but they did not see anyone”
-ACT	9	7	f9fe		μηδένα δὲ θεωροῦντες	1	but seeing no one	“but saw no one.” Apparently only Saul experienced the light.
+ACT	9	7	f9fe		μηδένα δὲ θεωροῦντες	1	but seeing no one	Apparently only Saul experienced the light. Alternate translation: “but saw no one”
 ACT	9	8	puw3	figs-explicit	ἀνεῳγμένων…τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτοῦ	1	his eyes being opened	This implies that he had closed his eyes because the light was too bright. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	9	8	dgg8		οὐδὲν ἔβλεπεν	1	he was seeing nothing	“he could not see anything.” Saul was blind.
+ACT	9	8	dgg8		οὐδὲν ἔβλεπεν	1	he was seeing nothing	Saul was blind. Alternate translation: “he could not see anything”
 ACT	9	9	fhn6		ἦν…μὴ βλέπων	1	he was … without sight	Alternate translation: “he was … blind” or “he … could not see anything”
 ACT	9	9	t8uc		οὐκ ἔφαγεν οὐδὲ ἔπιεν	1	neither ate nor drank	It is not stated whether he chose not to eat or drink as a form of worship, or if he had no appetite because he was too distressed from his situation. It is preferable not to specify the reason.
 ACT	9	10	kgn9	translate-names		0	General Information:	The story of Saul continues but Luke introduces another man named Ananias. This is not the same Ananias who died earlier in Acts [Acts 5:3](../05/03.md). You may translate this name the same way though as you did in [Acts 5:1](../05/01.md). Though there is more than one Judas mentioned in the New Testament, it is likely this is the only appearance of this Judas. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
@@ -1234,7 +1233,7 @@ ACT	9	30	aqn6	figs-explicit	ἐξαπέστειλαν αὐτὸν εἰς Τα
 ACT	9	31	vk8y			0	General Information:	Verse 31 is a statement that gives an update on the church’s growth.
 ACT	9	31	n7c5			0	Connecting Statement:	In verse 32, the story shifts from Saul to a new part of the story about Peter.
 ACT	9	31	s4bn		ἡ…ἐκκλησία καθ’ ὅλης τῆς Ἰουδαίας, καὶ Γαλιλαίας, καὶ Σαμαρείας	1	the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria	This is the first use of the singular **church** to refer to more than one local congregation. Here it refers to all the believers in all the groups throughout Israel.
-ACT	9	31	fh2g		εἶχεν εἰρήνην	1	had peace	“lived peacefully.” This means the persecution that started with the murder of Stephen was finished.
+ACT	9	31	fh2g		εἶχεν εἰρήνην	1	had peace	This means the persecution that started with the murder of Stephen was finished. Alternate translation: “lived peacefully”
 ACT	9	31	elq7	figs-activepassive	οἰκοδομουμένη καὶ πορευομένη	1	being built up and going on	The agent was either God or the Holy Spirit. If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God helped them grow and to go on” or “the Holy Spirit built them up and they continued on” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	9	31	j8c9	figs-metaphor	πορευομένη τῷ φόβῳ τοῦ Κυρίου	1	walking in the fear of the Lord	Traveling is here a metaphor for “living.” Alternate translation: “living in obedience to the Lord” or “continuing to honor the Lord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	9	31	hl24		τῇ παρακλήσει τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος	1	in the comfort of the Holy Spirit	Alternate translation: “with the Holy Spirit strengthening and encouraging them”
@@ -1264,7 +1263,7 @@ ACT	9	39	me79		πᾶσαι αἱ χῆραι	1	all the widows	It is possible tha
 ACT	9	39	piu7		χῆραι	1	widows	women whose husbands had died and therefore needed help
 ACT	9	39	y6q5		μετ’ αὐτῶν οὖσα	1	while being with them	Alternate translation: “while she was still alive with the disciples”
 ACT	9	40	ek9c	writing-endofstory		0		The story of Tabitha ends in verse 42. Verse 43 tells us what happens to Peter after the story ends. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
-ACT	9	40	yp2u		ἐκβαλὼν…ἔξω πάντας	1	put out all of them	“told them all to leave the room.” Peter had everyone leave so he could be alone to pray for Tabitha.
+ACT	9	40	yp2u		ἐκβαλὼν…ἔξω πάντας	1	put out all of them	Peter had everyone leave so he could be alone to pray for Tabitha. Alternate translation: “told them all to leave the room”
 ACT	9	41	r7n6		δοὺς…αὐτῇ χεῖρα, ἀνέστησεν αὐτήν	1	having given his hand to her, he raised her up	Peter took hold of her hand and helped her stand up.
 ACT	9	41	b73s		τοὺς ἁγίους καὶ τὰς χήρας	1	the saints and the widows	The widows were possibly also believers but are mentioned specifically because Tabitha was so important to them.
 ACT	9	42	nda9	figs-activepassive	γνωστὸν δὲ ἐγένετο καθ’ ὅλης τῆς Ἰόππης	1	And this became known throughout all Joppa	This refers to the miracle of Peter’s raising Tabitha from the dead. If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “People throughout all Joppa heard about this matter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
@@ -1281,14 +1280,14 @@ ACT	10	2	s6rh		εὐσεβὴς καὶ φοβούμενος τὸν Θεὸν	1
 ACT	10	2	n8i3		φοβούμενος τὸν Θεὸν	1	fearing God	The word **fearing** here has the sense of deep respect and awe.
 ACT	10	2	abce		τῷ λαῷ	1	to the people	This here refers to Jewish people who were in need.
 ACT	10	2	w2kx	figs-hyperbole	δεόμενος τοῦ Θεοῦ διὰ παντός	1	praying to God through all	The phrase **through all** is a generalization. Alternate translation: “he prayed to God a lot” or “he prayed to God regularly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
-ACT	10	3	up3j		ὥραν ἐνάτην	1	the ninth hour	“three o’clock in the afternoon.” This is the normal afternoon prayer time for Jews.
+ACT	10	3	up3j		ὥραν ἐνάτην	1	the ninth hour	This is the normal afternoon prayer time for Jews. Alternate translation: “three o’clock in the afternoon”
 ACT	10	3	g3lv		εἶδεν…φανερῶς	1	he clearly saw	Alternate translation: “Cornelius clearly saw”
 ACT	10	4	abcf		ὁ δὲ, ἀτενίσας αὐτῷ	1	But he stared at him	Cornelius looked intently at the angel.
 ACT	10	4	abcg		εἶπεν δὲ αὐτῷ	1	And he said to him	Alternate translation: “Then the angel said to Cornelius”
 ACT	10	4	p5ml	figs-explicit	αἱ προσευχαί σου, καὶ αἱ ἐλεημοσύναι σου, ἀνέβησαν εἰς μνημόσυνον ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	Your prayers and your alms have gone up for a memorial offering before God	It is implied that his gifts and prayers had been accepted by God. Alternate translation: “God is pleased by your prayers and your gifts that have gone up to him as a memorial offering to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	10	6	lt9n		βυρσεῖ	1	a tanner	a person who makes leather from animal skins
-ACT	10	7	g6lq		ὡς δὲ ἀπῆλθεν ὁ ἄγγελος ὁ λαλῶν αὐτῷ	1	And when the angel who spoke to him had left	Alternate translation: “When Cornelius’ vision of the angel had ended.”
+ACT	10	7	g6lq		ὡς δὲ ἀπῆλθεν ὁ ἄγγελος ὁ λαλῶν αὐτῷ	1	And when the angel who spoke to him had left	Alternate translation: “When Cornelius’ vision of the angel had ended”
-ACT	10	7	i3x7		στρατιώτην εὐσεβῆ τῶν προσκαρτερούντων αὐτῷ	1	a devout soldier of those who served him	“one of the soldiers who served him, who also worshiped God.” This soldier worshiped God. That was rare in the Roman army, so Cornelius’ other soldiers probably did not worship God.
+ACT	10	7	i3x7		στρατιώτην εὐσεβῆ τῶν προσκαρτερούντων αὐτῷ	1	a devout soldier of those who served him	This soldier worshiped God. That was rare in the Roman army, so Cornelius’ other soldiers probably did not worship God. Alternate translation: “one of the soldiers who served him, who also worshiped God”
 ACT	10	7	yg7g		εὐσεβῆ	1	devout	An adjective to describe a person who worshiped God and served him.
 ACT	10	8	pcg2		ἐξηγησάμενος ἅπαντα αὐτοῖς	1	having told them everything	Cornelius explained his vision to his two servants and to one of his soldiers.
 ACT	10	8	d2p3		ἀπέστειλεν αὐτοὺς εἰς τὴν Ἰόππην	1	he sent them to Joppa	Alternate translation: “he sent two of his two servants and the one soldier to Joppa”
@@ -1297,7 +1296,7 @@ ACT	10	9	w3g4			0	Connecting Statement:	The story shifts away from Cornelius to
 ACT	10	9	tu7n		περὶ ὥραν ἕκτην	1	at about the sixth hour	Alternate translation: “at around noon”
 ACT	10	9	r6l8		ἀνέβη…ἐπὶ τὸ δῶμα	1	went up to the housetop	The roofs of the houses were flat, and people often did many different activities on them.
 ACT	10	10	slq7		παρασκευαζόντων…αὐτῶν	1	while they were preparing	Alternate translation: “before the people finished cooking the food”
-ACT	10	10	im7x	figs-activepassive	ἐγένετο ἐπ’ αὐτὸν ἔκστασις	1	a vision came upon him	“God gave him a vision” or “he saw a vision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
+ACT	10	10	im7x	figs-activepassive	ἐγένετο ἐπ’ αὐτὸν ἔκστασις	1	a vision came upon him	Alternate translation: “God gave him a vision” or “he saw a vision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	10	11	n4hi		θεωρεῖ τὸν οὐρανὸν ἀνεῳγμένον	1	he sees the sky having been opened	This was the beginning of Peter’s vision. It can be a new sentence.
 ACT	10	11	u9u4		ὡς ὀθόνην μεγάλην, τέσσαρσιν ἀρχαῖς	1	like a large sheet … by four corners	The container holding the animals had the appearance of a large square piece of cloth.
 ACT	10	11	jh1m		τέσσαρσιν ἀρχαῖς καθιέμενον	1	being let down by four corners	Alternate translation: “suspended by its four corners”
@@ -1309,7 +1308,7 @@ ACT	10	15	xs5s	figs-123person	ἃ ὁ Θεὸς ἐκαθάρισεν	1	What God
 ACT	10	16	rlr9		τοῦτο…ἐγένετο ἐπὶ τρίς	1	this happened three times	It is possible that everything Peter saw happened did not happen three times, but that the phrase, “What God has cleansed, do not call it defiled,” was repeated three times. However, it may be best to simply say “This happened three times.”
 ACT	10	17	d4zi		διηπόρει ὁ Πέτρος	1	Peter was very confused … about	This means that Peter was having difficulty understanding what the vision meant.
 ACT	10	17	n6da		ἰδοὺ	1	behold	The word **behold** here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows, in this case, the two men standing at the gate.
-ACT	10	17	e62m	figs-explicit	ἐπέστησαν ἐπὶ τὸν πυλῶνα	1	stood before the gate	“stood before the gate to the house.” It is implied that this house had a wall with a **gate** in it to enter the property. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	10	17	e62m	figs-explicit	ἐπέστησαν ἐπὶ τὸν πυλῶνα	1	stood before the gate	It is implied that this house had a wall with a **gate** in it to enter the property. Alternate translation: “stood before the gate to the house” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	10	17	h72m		διερωτήσαντες τὴν οἰκίαν	1	having found by inquiry the house	This happened before they arrived at the house. This could be stated earlier in the verse, as the UST does.
 ACT	10	18	qe9d		φωνήσαντες	1	they called out	Cornelius’ men remained outside the gate while asking about Peter.
 ACT	10	19	e8ai		διενθυμουμένου περὶ τοῦ ὁράματος	1	while … was still thinking about the vision	Alternate translation: “as … was still wondering about the meaning of the vision”
@@ -1329,14 +1328,14 @@ ACT	10	23	t7cz		τινες τῶν ἀδελφῶν τῶν ἀπὸ Ἰόππη
 ACT	10	24	c3s6		τῇ…ἐπαύριον	1	the following day	This was the next day after they left Joppa. The journey to Caesarea took longer than one day.
 ACT	10	24	g2up		ὁ δὲ Κορνήλιος ἦν προσδοκῶν αὐτοὺς	1	And Cornelius was waiting for them	Alternate translation: “And Cornelius expected them”
 ACT	10	25	wxt8		ὡς…τοῦ εἰσελθεῖν τὸν Πέτρον	1	as Peter entered	Alternate translation: “when Peter entered the house”
-ACT	10	25	b4pn	translate-symaction	πεσὼν ἐπὶ τοὺς πόδας	1	and falling down at his feet	“and kneeling down and putting his face close to Peter’s feet.” He did this to honor Peter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
+ACT	10	25	b4pn	translate-symaction	πεσὼν ἐπὶ τοὺς πόδας	1	and falling down at his feet	He did this to honor Peter. Alternate translation: “and kneeling down and putting his face close to Peter’s feet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 ACT	10	25	u2x5		πεσὼν	1	and falling down	He purposely lies down facing the ground to show that he is worshiping.
 ACT	10	26	s7n5		ἀνάστηθι, καὶ ἐγὼ αὐτὸς ἄνθρωπός εἰμι	1	Get up! I too am a man myself	This was a mild rebuke or correction to Cornelius not to worship Peter. Alternate translation: “Stop doing that! I am only a man, as you are”
 ACT	10	27	f9x6	figs-you		0	General Information:	The word “him” here refers to Cornelius. Here the words “You” and “you” are plural and include Cornelius as well as the Gentiles who were present. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 ACT	10	27	bg7b			0	Connecting Statement:	Peter addresses the people who are gathered in Cornelius’ house.
-ACT	10	27	twp9	figs-explicit	συνεληλυθότας πολλούς	1	many people gathered together	“many Gentile people gathered together.” It is implied that these people Cornelius had invited were Gentiles. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	10	27	twp9	figs-explicit	συνεληλυθότας πολλούς	1	many people gathered together	It is implied that these people Cornelius had invited were Gentiles. Alternate translation: “many Gentile people gathered together” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	10	28	g7j7		ὑμεῖς ἐπίστασθε	1	You yourselves know	Peter is addressing Cornelius and his invited guests.
-ACT	10	28	iyx6		ὡς ἀθέμιτόν ἐστιν ἀνδρὶ Ἰουδαίῳ	1	how unlawful it is for a Jewish man	“that it is forbidden for a Jewish man.” This refers to the Jewish religious law.
+ACT	10	28	iyx6		ὡς ἀθέμιτόν ἐστιν ἀνδρὶ Ἰουδαίῳ	1	how unlawful it is for a Jewish man	This refers to the Jewish religious law. Alternate translation: “that it is forbidden for a Jewish man”
 ACT	10	28	k3we		ἀλλοφύλῳ	1	a foreigner	This refers to people who were not Jews and not specifically to where they lived.
 ACT	10	30	krz8			0	General Information:	In verses 31 and 32 Cornelius quotes what the angel had said to him when he appeared to him at the ninth hour.
 ACT	10	30	n5fs			0	Connecting Statement:	Cornelius responds to Peter’s question.
@@ -1345,7 +1344,7 @@ ACT	10	30	mqv8	translate-textvariants	προσευχόμενος	1	praying	Some
 ACT	10	30	yy6e		τὴν ἐνάτην	1	at the ninth hour	The normal afternoon time when the Jews pray to God.
 ACT	10	31	x6d0	figs-you	σου…σου	1		Both occurrences of **your** are singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 ACT	10	31	heh3	figs-activepassive	εἰσηκούσθη σου ἡ προσευχὴ	1	your prayer has been heard	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God has heard your prayer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
-ACT	10	31	s6nz		ἐμνήσθησαν ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	have been remembered before God	“brought you to God’s attention.” This does not imply that God had forgotten.
+ACT	10	31	s6nz		ἐμνήσθησαν ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	have been remembered before God	This does not imply that God had forgotten. Alternate translation: “brought you to God’s attention”
 ACT	10	32	ci31		μετακάλεσαι Σίμωνα, ὃς ἐπικαλεῖται Πέτρος	1	summon Simon who is called Peter	Alternate translation: “tell Simon who is also called Peter to come to you”
 ACT	10	33	p5ee		ἐξαυτῆς	1	immediately	Alternate translation: “right away”
 ACT	10	33	ruf3		σύ τε καλῶς ἐποίησας παραγενόμενος	1	and you did well in coming	This expression is a polite way of thanking Peter for coming. Alternate translation: “and I certainly thank you for coming”
@@ -1410,12 +1409,12 @@ ACT	11	4	lrh6			0	Connecting Statement:	Peter responds to the Jews by telling th
 ACT	11	4	bfp5		ἀρξάμενος…Πέτρος ἐξετίθετο	1	Peter began to explain	Peter did not criticize the Jewish believers but reacted in a friendly explanatory manner.
 ACT	11	4	nuy6		καθεξῆς	1	in an orderly manner	Alternate translation: “exactly what happened”
 ACT	11	5	j37p		ὡς ὀθόνην μεγάλην	1	like a large sheet	The container holding the animals had the appearance of a large square piece of cloth. See how you translated this in [Acts 10:11](../10/11.md).
-ACT	11	5	axu6		τέσσαρσιν ἀρχαῖς	1	by its four corners	“suspended by its four corners.” See how you translated this in [Acts 10:11](../10/11.md).
+ACT	11	5	axu6		τέσσαρσιν ἀρχαῖς	1	by its four corners	See how you translated this in [Acts 10:11](../10/11.md). Alternate translation: “suspended by its four corners”
 ACT	11	6	lbh4	figs-explicit	τὰ τετράποδα τῆς γῆς, καὶ τὰ θηρία, καὶ τὰ ἑρπετὰ, καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ	1	the four-legged animals of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the creeping animals, and the birds of the sky	From Peter’s response, it can be implied that the law of Moses commanded the Jews not to eat some of them. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Acts 10:12](../10/12.md). Alternate translation: “many kinds of animals and reptiles and birds that the Mosaic laws forbade Jews to eat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	11	6	ew64		θηρία	1	wild beasts	This probably refer to the animals people do not or can not tame or control.
 ACT	11	6	t36i		ἑρπετὰ	1	creeping animals	These are reptiles.
 ACT	11	7	i5ic	figs-synecdoche	ἤκουσα…φωνῆς	1	I heard … a voice	The person speaking is not specified. The **voice** was probably God, although it could possibly have been an angel from God. See how you translated **a voice** in [Acts 10:13](../10/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
-ACT	11	8	m4mu		μηδαμῶς	1	By no means	“I will not do that.” See how you translated this in [Acts 10:14](../10/14.md).
+ACT	11	8	m4mu		μηδαμῶς	1	By no means	See how you translated this in [Acts 10:14](../10/14.md). Alternate translation: “I will not do that”
 ACT	11	8	m5p5	figs-explicit	κοινὸν ἢ ἀκάθαρτον οὐδέποτε εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸ στόμα μου	1	the profane or unclean has never entered into my mouth	Apparently the animals in the sheet were animals which the Jewish law in the Old Testament forbade the Jews to eat. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	11	8	wwbw	figs-doublenegatives	κοινὸν ἢ ἀκάθαρτον οὐδέποτε εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸ στόμα μου	1		If your readers would misunderstand the double-negative **profane or unclean … never entered**, you can express it in positive form. Alternate translation: “I have eaten only meat from holy and clean animals” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
 ACT	11	8	kj91		ἀκάθαρτον	1	unclean	In the Old Testament Jewish law, a person became ritually **unclean** in various ways, such as eating certain forbidden animals.
@@ -1429,7 +1428,7 @@ ACT	11	12	lf6m		μηδὲν διακρίναντα	1	not making any distinction
 ACT	11	12	cf8x		ἦλθον…σὺν ἐμοὶ	1	went with me	Alternate translation: “went with me to Caesarea”
 ACT	11	12	xrc6		οἱ ἓξ ἀδελφοὶ οὗτοι	1	these six brothers	Alternate translation: “these six Jewish believers”
 ACT	11	12	w6ia		εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ ἀνδρός	1	into the house of the man	This refers to the house of Cornelius.
-ACT	11	13	few6		Σίμωνα, τὸν ἐπικαλούμενον Πέτρον	1	Simon, who is called Peter	“Simon, who is also called Peter.” See how you translated the same phrase in [Acts 10:32](../10/32.md).
+ACT	11	13	few6		Σίμωνα, τὸν ἐπικαλούμενον Πέτρον	1	Simon, who is called Peter	See how you translated the same phrase in [Acts 10:32](../10/32.md). Alternate translation: “Simon, who is also called Peter”
 ACT	11	14	hpr2	figs-metonymy	πᾶς ὁ οἶκός σου	1	all your household	This refers to all the people in the household. Alternate translation: “everyone who lives in your house” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	11	15	qy12	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the word “us” refers to Peter, the apostles, and any of the Jewish believers who had received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 ACT	11	15	a8jw		ἐν…τῷ ἄρξασθαί με λαλεῖν, ἐπέπεσεν τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον ἐπ’ αὐτοὺς	1	as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them	This implies that Peter had not finished speaking but had intended to say more.
@@ -1441,7 +1440,7 @@ ACT	11	17	e576			0	Connecting Statement:	Peter finishes his speech (which he beg
 ACT	11	17	u3nu	figs-rquestion	εἰ οὖν τὴν ἴσην δωρεὰν ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς ὁ Θεὸς, ὡς καὶ ἡμῖν πιστεύσασιν ἐπὶ τὸν Κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν, ἐγὼ τίς ἤμην δυνατὸς κωλῦσαι τὸν Θεόν?	1	If, therefore, God gave to them the same gift as also to us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, able to oppose God?	Peter uses this question to emphasize that he was only obeying God. Alternate translation: “Since God gave to them the same gift as he also gave to us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, I decided that I could not oppose God!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 ACT	11	17	y7ag		τὴν ἴσην δωρεὰν	1	the same gift	Peter refers to the gift of the Holy Spirit.
 ACT	11	18	nr7g		ἡσύχασαν	1	they became quiet	Alternate translation: “they did not argue with Peter”
-ACT	11	18	z3fy	figs-abstractnouns	καὶ τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ὁ Θεὸς τὴν μετάνοιαν εἰς ζωὴν ἔδωκεν	1	God has given repentance unto life to the Gentiles also	“God has given repentance that leads to life to the Gentiles also.” Here, **life** refers to eternal life. The abstract nouns **repentance** and **life** can be translated as the verbs “repent” and “live.” Alternate translation: “God has allowed the Gentiles also to repent and live eternally” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
+ACT	11	18	z3fy	figs-abstractnouns	καὶ τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ὁ Θεὸς τὴν μετάνοιαν εἰς ζωὴν ἔδωκεν	1	God has given repentance unto life to the Gentiles also	Here, **life** refers to eternal life. The abstract nouns **repentance** and **life** can be translated as the verbs “repent” and “live.” Alternate translation: “God has allowed the Gentiles also to repent and live eternally” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	11	19	zck4			0	Connecting Statement:	Luke tells about what happened to the believers who fled after the stoning of Stephen.
 ACT	11	19	bwb8	writing-newevent	οὖν	1	Then	This introduces the new part of the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
 ACT	11	19	m3i7		οἱ…διασπαρέντες ἀπὸ τῆς θλίψεως τῆς γενομένης ἐπὶ Στεφάνῳ, διῆλθον	1	those who had been scattered from the persecution that happened over Stephen spread	The Jews began persecuting Jesus’ followers because Stephen had said and done things that the Jews did not like. Because of this persecution, many of Jesus’ followers left Jerusalem and went to many different places.
@@ -1496,20 +1495,20 @@ ACT	12	3	v4ag		ἰδὼν δὲ ὅτι ἀρεστόν ἐστιν τοῖς
 ACT	12	3	cu7s		ὅτι…ἐστιν	1	that this is	Alternate translation: “that Herod did this” or “that this happened”
 ACT	12	3	wpm1		ἀρεστόν ἐστιν τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις	1	this is pleasing to the Jews	Alternate translation: “made the Jewish leaders happy”
 ACT	12	3	ly66		ἡμέραι τῶν Ἀζύμων	1	the days of unleavened bread	This refers to a time of Jewish religious feast time during the Passover season. Alternate translation: “the festival when the Jewish people ate bread without yeast”
-ACT	12	4	pps1		τέσσαρσιν τετραδίοις στρατιωτῶν	1	to four squads of soldiers	“to four groups of soldiers.” Each squad had four soldiers that guarded Peter, one group at a time. The groups divided the 24-hour day into four shifts. Each time two soldiers would have been at his side and the other two soldiers by the entrance.
+ACT	12	4	pps1		τέσσαρσιν τετραδίοις στρατιωτῶν	1	to four squads of soldiers	Each squad had four soldiers that guarded Peter, one group at a time. The groups divided the 24-hour day into four shifts. Each time two soldiers would have been at his side and the other two soldiers by the entrance. Alternate translation: “to four groups of soldiers”
 ACT	12	4	i23a		βουλόμενος…ἀναγαγεῖν αὐτὸν τῷ λαῷ	1	he was intending to bring him out to the people	Alternate translation: “Herod planned to judge Peter in the presence of the people” or “Herod planned to judge Peter before the Jewish people”
 ACT	12	5	v2yz	figs-explicit	ὁ μὲν οὖν Πέτρος ἐτηρεῖτο ἐν τῇ φυλακῇ	1	So Peter was kept in the prison	This implies that the soldiers continually guarded Peter in prison. Alternate translation: “So Peter was guarded by soldiers in the prison” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	12	5	xpcx	figs-activepassive	ὁ μὲν οὖν Πέτρος ἐτηρεῖτο ἐν τῇ φυλακῇ	1		If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “So the soldiers guarded Peter in the prison” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	12	5	f8qc	figs-activepassive	προσευχὴ…ἦν ἐκτενῶς γινομένη ὑπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας πρὸς τὸν Θεὸν περὶ αὐτοῦ	1	prayer was being made earnestly to God for him by the church	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the group of believers in Jerusalem earnestly prayed to God for him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	12	5	g189		ἐκτενῶς	1	earnestly	continuously and with dedication
 ACT	12	6	km83	figs-explicit	ἤμελλεν προαγαγεῖν αὐτὸν ὁ Ἡρῴδης τῇ νυκτὶ ἐκείνῃ	1	Herod was going to bring him out for trial, that night	That Herod planned to execute him can be clarified. Alternate translation: “the same night before Herod was going to bring Peter out from prison to put him on trial and then to execute him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	12	6	g2bh		δεδεμένος ἁλύσεσιν δυσίν	1	bound with two chains	“tied with two chains” or “fastened with two chains.” Each chain would have been attached to one of the two guards who stayed beside Peter.
+ACT	12	6	g2bh		δεδεμένος ἁλύσεσιν δυσίν	1	bound with two chains	Each chain would have been attached to one of the two guards who stayed beside Peter. Alternate translation: “tied with two chains” or “fastened with two chains”
 ACT	12	6	aqv1		ἐτήρουν τὴν φυλακήν	1	were keeping watch over the prison	Alternate translation: “were guarding the prison doors”
 ACT	12	7	kk4i			0	General Information:	The words “him” and “his” refer to Peter.
 ACT	12	7	i7g3		ἰδοὺ	1	behold	This word alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
 ACT	12	7	lu25		ἐπέστη	1	appeared by him	Alternate translation: “appeared next to him” or “suddenly stood beside him”
 ACT	12	7	z2i1		ἐν τῷ οἰκήματι	1	in the prison cell	Alternate translation: “in the prison room”
-ACT	12	7	dc5b		πατάξας…τοῦ Πέτρου	1	he struck Peter	“the angel tapped Peter” or “the angel poked Peter.” Peter was evidently sleeping deeply enough that this was required to wake him.
+ACT	12	7	dc5b		πατάξας…τοῦ Πέτρου	1	he struck Peter	Peter was evidently sleeping deeply enough that this was required to wake him. Alternate translation: “the angel tapped Peter” or “the angel poked Peter”
 ACT	12	7	dqn9		ἐξέπεσαν αὐτοῦ αἱ ἁλύσεις ἐκ τῶν χειρῶν	1	his chains fell away from his hands	The angel caused the chains to fall from Peter without touching them.
 ACT	12	8	hxt9		ἐποίησεν…οὕτως	1	he did thus	Alternate translation: “Peter did what the angel told him to do” or “Peter obeyed”
 ACT	12	8	abch		λέγει αὐτῷ	1	he said to him	Alternate translation: “the angel said to Peter”
@@ -1532,18 +1531,18 @@ ACT	12	11	p739	figs-synecdoche	πάσης τῆς προσδοκίας τοῦ
 ACT	12	12	tfh3		συνιδών	1	having realized this	He became aware that God had rescued him.
 ACT	12	12	ux4v	figs-activepassive	Ἰωάννου, τοῦ ἐπικαλουμένου Μάρκου	1	of John, who was called Mark	John was also called Mark. If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “John, whom people also called Mark” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	12	13	x5fg			0	General Information:	Here the words “she” and “her” all refer to the servant girl Rhoda. Here the words “they” and “They” refer to the people who were inside praying ([Acts 12:12](../12/12.md)).
-ACT	12	13	pfn7		κρούσαντος…αὐτοῦ	1	when he knocked	“when Peter knocked.” Tapping on the door was a normal Jewish custom to let others know you wish to visit them. You may need to change this to fit your culture.
+ACT	12	13	pfn7		κρούσαντος…αὐτοῦ	1	when he knocked	Tapping on the door was a normal Jewish custom to let others know you wish to visit them. You may need to change this to fit your culture. Alternate translation: “when Peter knocked”
 ACT	12	13	c634		τὴν θύραν τοῦ πυλῶνος	1	at the door of the gate	Alternate translation: “at the outer door” or “at the door of the entrance from the street to the courtyard”
 ACT	12	13	khq1		προσῆλθε…ὑπακοῦσαι	1	came to answer	Alternate translation: “came to the gate to ask who was knocking”
 ACT	12	14	y2ff		ἀπὸ τῆς χαρᾶς	1	from joy	Alternate translation: “because she was so joyful” or “being overly excited”
 ACT	12	14	m3m7		οὐκ ἤνοιξεν τὸν πυλῶνα	1	she did not open the gate	Alternate translation: “she did not open the door” or “she forgot to open the door”
 ACT	12	14	ky3p		εἰσδραμοῦσα	1	running inside	You may prefer to say “went running into the room in the house”
 ACT	12	14	yq3r		ἀπήγγειλεν	1	she reported	Alternate translation: “she told them” or “she said”
-ACT	12	14	a19k		ἑστάναι…πρὸ τοῦ πυλῶνος	1	stands at the gate	“is standing outside the door.” Peter was still standing outside.
+ACT	12	14	a19k		ἑστάναι…πρὸ τοῦ πυλῶνος	1	stands at the gate	Peter was still standing outside. Alternate translation: “is standing outside the door”
 ACT	12	15	ybz7		μαίνῃ	1	You are insane	The people not only did not believe her, but rebuked her by saying she was crazy. Alternate translation: “You are crazy”
 ACT	12	15	xnm2		ἡ…διϊσχυρίζετο οὕτως ἔχειν	1	she insisted that it was thus	Alternate translation: “she insisted that what she said was true”
 ACT	12	15	en8b		οἱ…ἔλεγον	2	they said	Alternate translation: “they answered”
-ACT	12	15	qa8m		ὁ ἄγγελός ἐστιν αὐτοῦ	1	It is his angel	“What you have seen is Peter’s angel.” Some Jews believed in guardian angels and may have thought that Peter’s angel had come to them.
+ACT	12	15	qa8m		ὁ ἄγγελός ἐστιν αὐτοῦ	1	It is his angel	Some Jews believed in guardian angels and may have thought that Peter’s angel had come to them. Alternate translation: “What you have seen is Peter’s angel”
 ACT	12	16	wwg1			0	General Information:	Here the words “they” and “them” refer to the people in the house. The words “He” and “he” refer to Peter.
 ACT	12	16	bi6l		ὁ δὲ Πέτρος ἐπέμενεν κρούων	1	But Peter continued knocking	The word “continued” means that Peter kept knocking the entire time those inside were talking.
 ACT	12	17	jx1a		ἀπαγγείλατε…ταῦτα	1	Report these things	Alternate translation: “Tell these things”
@@ -1585,7 +1584,7 @@ ACT	13	1	srw6	translate-names	Συμεὼν…Νίγερ…Λούκιος…Μα
 ACT	13	1	u48c		Ἡρῴδου τοῦ τετράρχου σύντροφος	1	one brought up with Herod the tetrarch	Manaen was probably Herod’s playmate or close friend growing up. Some scholars suggest he was Herod’s foster brother.
 ACT	13	2	ifb9		ἀφορίσατε	1	Set apart	Alternate translation: “Appoint to serve”
 ACT	13	2	j6ym		προσκέκλημαι αὐτούς	1	I have called them	The verb here means that God chose them to do this work.
-ACT	13	3	ku45	translate-symaction	ἐπιθέντες τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῖς	1	laid their hands on them	“laid their hands on these men whom God had set apart for his service.” This act showed that the leaders agreed that the Holy Spirit had called Barnabas and Saul to do this work. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
+ACT	13	3	ku45	translate-symaction	ἐπιθέντες τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῖς	1	laid their hands on them	This act showed that the leaders agreed that the Holy Spirit had called Barnabas and Saul to do this work. Alternate translation: “laid their hands on these men whom God had set apart for his service” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 ACT	13	3	p1us		ἀπέλυσαν	1	they sent them off	Alternate translation: “they sent those men off” or “they sent those men off to do the work the Holy Spirit told them to do”
 ACT	13	4	br2m			0	General Information:	Here the words “they,” “They,” and “their” refer to Barnabas and Silas.
 ACT	13	4	mt3h		οὖν	1	So	This word marks an event that happened because of a previous event. In this case, the previous event is Barnabas and Saul being set apart by the Holy Spirit.
@@ -1669,7 +1668,7 @@ ACT	13	22	sw2r		ᾧ καὶ εἶπεν μαρτυρήσας	1	to whom having te
 ACT	13	22	dbu5		εὗρον	1	I have found	Alternate translation: “I have observed that”
 ACT	13	22	mp53	figs-idiom	ἄνδρα κατὰ τὴν καρδίαν μου	1	a man according to my heart	This expression means he “a man who wants what I want.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
 ACT	13	23	lby6			0	General Information:	The quotation here is from the Gospels.
-ACT	13	23	xj5a		τούτου…ἀπὸ τοῦ σπέρματος	1	From the descendants of this one	“From David’s descendants.” This is placed at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize that the savior had to be one of David’s descendants ([Acts 13:22](../13/22.md)).
+ACT	13	23	xj5a		τούτου…ἀπὸ τοῦ σπέρματος	1	From the descendants of this one	This is placed at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize that the savior had to be one of David’s descendants ([Acts 13:22](../13/22.md)). Alternate translation: “From David’s descendants”
 ACT	13	23	kc76	figs-metonymy	ἤγαγεν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ	1	brought to Israel	This refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “gave to the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	13	23	mk5g		κατ’ ἐπαγγελίαν	1	according to promise	Alternate translation: “just as God promised he would do”
 ACT	13	24	abcn		πρὸ προσώπου τῆς εἰσόδου αὐτοῦ	1	before the face of his coming	Alternate translation: “before the coming of Jesus”
@@ -1678,7 +1677,7 @@ ACT	13	25	vww3	figs-rquestion	τί ἐμὲ ὑπονοεῖτε εἶναι?	1
 ACT	13	25	rp32	figs-explicit	οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐγώ	1	I am not him	John was referring to the Messiah, whom they were expecting to come. Alternate translation: “I am not the Messiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	13	25	nnl5		ἀλλ’ ἰδοὺ	1	But behold	This emphasizes the importance of what he will say next.
 ACT	13	25	r1pl	figs-explicit	ἔρχεται μετ’ ἐμὲ	1	one is coming after me	This also refers to the Messiah. Alternate translation: “the Messiah will soon come” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	13	25	gys2		οὗ οὐκ εἰμὶ ἄξιος τὸ ὑπόδημα τῶν ποδῶν λῦσαι	1	of whom the sandals of his feet I am not worthy to untie	“and I am not worthy even to untie his shoes.” The Messiah is so much greater than John that he did not even feel worthy do the lowest job for him.
+ACT	13	25	gys2		οὗ οὐκ εἰμὶ ἄξιος τὸ ὑπόδημα τῶν ποδῶν λῦσαι	1	of whom the sandals of his feet I am not worthy to untie	The Messiah is so much greater than John that he did not even feel worthy do the lowest job for him. Alternate translation: “and I am not worthy even to untie his shoes”
 ACT	13	26	jdp6	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	The word “they” and “their” refers to the Jews who lived in Jerusalem. Here the word “us” includes Paul and his entire audience in the synagogue. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 ACT	13	26	kci9		ἀδελφοί, υἱοὶ γένους Ἀβραὰμ, καὶ οἱ ἐν ὑμῖν φοβούμενοι τὸν Θεόν	1	brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God	Paul addresses his audience of Jews and Gentile converts to Judaism to remind them of their special status as worshiping the true God.
 ACT	13	26	u6zn	figs-activepassive	ὁ λόγος τῆς σωτηρίας ταύτης ἐξαπεστάλη	1	the word about this salvation has been sent	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God has sent the message about this salvation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
@@ -1692,9 +1691,9 @@ ACT	13	28	y9j6		μηδεμίαν αἰτίαν θανάτου εὑρόντες
 ACT	13	28	d4xm		ᾐτήσαντο Πειλᾶτον	1	they asked Pilate	The word **asked** here is a strong word meaning to demand, beg or plead for.
 ACT	13	29	sq1j		ὡς δὲ ἐτέλεσαν πάντα τὰ περὶ αὐτοῦ γεγραμμένα	1	And when they had completed all that had been written about him	Alternate translation: “And when they did to Jesus all the things that the prophets said would happen to him”
 ACT	13	29	m5f1	figs-explicit	καθελόντες ἀπὸ τοῦ ξύλου	1	taking him down from the tree	It may be helpful to explicitly say Jesus died before this happened. Alternate translation: “they killed Jesus and then took him down from the cross after he died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	13	29	vwt4	figs-explicit	ἀπὸ τοῦ ξύλου	1	from the tree	“from the cross.” This was another way people at that time referred to the cross. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	13	29	vwt4	figs-explicit	ἀπὸ τοῦ ξύλου	1	from the tree	This was another way people at that time referred to the cross. Alternate translation: “from the cross” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	13	30	h5jw		ὁ δὲ Θεὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν	1	But God raised him	**But** indicates a strong contrast between what the people did and what God did.
-ACT	13	30	mqx8		ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν	1	raised him from the dead	“raised him from among those who were dead.” To be with **the dead** means that Jesus was dead.
+ACT	13	30	mqx8		ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν	1	raised him from the dead	To be with **the dead** means that Jesus was dead. Alternate translation: “raised him from among those who were dead”
 ACT	13	30	zsx4	figs-idiom	ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν	1	raised him	Here, **raised** is an idiom for causing someone who has died to become alive again. Alternate translation: “caused him to live again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
 ACT	13	30	d14p		ἐκ νεκρῶν	1	from the dead	From among all those who have died. This expression describes all dead people together in the underworld. To raise someone from among them speaks of making that person alive again.
 ACT	13	31	ig7w	figs-activepassive	ὃς ὤφθη ἐπὶ ἡμέρας πλείους τοῖς συναναβᾶσιν αὐτῷ ἀπὸ τῆς Γαλιλαίας εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ	1	He was seen for many days by those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “The disciples who traveled with Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem saw him for many days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
@@ -1702,7 +1701,7 @@ ACT	13	31	g4vl		ἡμέρας πλείους	1	many days	We know from other writ
 ACT	13	31	vqj4		νῦν εἰσιν μάρτυρες αὐτοῦ πρὸς τὸν λαόν	1	are now his witnesses to the people	Alternate translation: “are now testifying to the people about Jesus” or “are now telling the people about Jesus”
 ACT	13	32	ipb9			0	General Information:	The second quotation here is from the prophet Isaiah.
 ACT	13	32	y273		καὶ	1	And	This word marks an event that happened because of previous event. In this case, the previous event is God’s raising Jesus from the dead.
-ACT	13	32	hr2g		τοὺς πατέρας	1	our fathers	“our ancestors.” Paul is still speaking to the Jews and Gentile converts in the synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia. These were the physical ancestors of the Jews, and the spiritual ancestors of the converts.
+ACT	13	32	hr2g		τοὺς πατέρας	1	our fathers	Paul is still speaking to the Jews and Gentile converts in the synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia. These were the physical ancestors of the Jews, and the spiritual ancestors of the converts. Alternate translation: “our ancestors”
 ACT	13	33	b1uh	translate-versebridge	ταύτην ὁ Θεὸς ἐκπεπλήρωκεν τοῖς τέκνοις ἡμῶν	1	God has fulfilled this for our children	You may need to rearrange the parts of this sentence, which begins in verse 32. “God has fulfilled for us, their children, these promises that he made to our ancestors, by” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-versebridge]])
 ACT	13	33	dy6w		τοῖς τέκνοις ἡμῶν	1	for our children	Paul is still speaking to the Jews and Gentile converts in the synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia. Some ancient copies read, “for us, their children” but the best copies read, “for our children.”
 ACT	13	33	d95n	figs-idiom	ἀναστήσας Ἰησοῦν	1	by raising up Jesus	Here, **raising up** is an idiom for causing someone who has died to become alive again. Alternate translation: “by making Jesus alive again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
@@ -1713,7 +1712,7 @@ ACT	13	34	iy5q		ὅτι δὲ ἀνέστησεν αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶ
 ACT	13	34	h3nj		ἐκ νεκρῶν	1	from the dead	From among all those who have died. This expression describes all dead people together in the underworld. To come back from among them speaks of becoming alive again.
 ACT	13	34	q3kq		τὰ ὅσια…τὰ πιστά	1	the holy and sure blessings	Alternate translation: “the holy and certain blessings”
 ACT	13	35	r1ev	figs-explicit	διότι καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει	1	On account of this he also says in another place	Paul’s audience would have understood that this Psalm refers to the Messiah. Alternate translation: “In another Psalm of David, he also says about the Messiah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	13	35	gl8s		καὶ…λέγει	1	he also says	“David also says.” David is the author of Psalm 16 from which this quotation is taken.
+ACT	13	35	gl8s		καὶ…λέγει	1	he also says	David is the author of Psalm 16 from which this quotation is taken. Alternate translation: “David also says”
 ACT	13	35	hvt8	figs-metonymy	οὐ δώσεις τὸν Ὅσιόν σου ἰδεῖν διαφθοράν	1	You will not allow your Holy One to see decay	The phrase **see decay** is a metonym for “decay.” Alternate translation: “You will not allow the body of your Holy One to rot” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	13	35	ry97		οὐ δώσεις	1	You will not allow	David is speaking to God here.
 ACT	13	36	u8vh		ἰδίᾳ γενεᾷ	1	in his own generation	Alternate translation: “during his lifetime”
@@ -1762,7 +1761,7 @@ ACT	13	46	jn55	figs-synecdoche	ὑμῖν…ἀναγκαῖον πρῶτον
 ACT	13	46	d08v	figs-activepassive	ὑμῖν…ἀναγκαῖον πρῶτον λαληθῆναι τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ	1		If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “necessary that we speak the message from God to you first” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	13	46	lly5	figs-metaphor	ἐπειδὴ ἀπωθεῖσθε αὐτὸν	1	Since you reject it	Their rejection of the word of God is spoken of as if it were something they pushed away. Alternate translation: “Since you reject the word of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	13	46	ms36		οὐκ ἀξίους κρίνετε ἑαυτοὺς τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς	1	judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life	Alternate translation: “seem to think you are not worthy of eternal life” or “act as though you are not worthy of eternal life”
-ACT	13	46	rf9k	figs-explicit	στρεφόμεθα εἰς τὰ ἔθνη	1	we will turn to the Gentiles	“we will go to the Gentiles.” Paul and Barnadas were implying that they would preach to the Gentiles. Alternate translation: “we will leave you and start preaching to the Gentiles” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	13	46	rf9k	figs-explicit	στρεφόμεθα εἰς τὰ ἔθνη	1	we will turn to the Gentiles	Paul and Barnadas were implying that they would preach to the Gentiles. Alternate translation: “we will leave you and start preaching to the Gentiles” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	13	47	v8au	figs-metaphor	εἰς φῶς	1	as a light	Here the truth about Jesus that Paul was preaching is spoken of as if it were **a light** that allowed people to see. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	13	47	t5sp	figs-abstractnouns	εἶναί…εἰς σωτηρίαν ἕως ἐσχάτου τῆς γῆς	1	should be for salvation as far as the end of the earth	The abstract word **salvation** can be translated with the verb “to save.” The phrase **end** refers to everywhere. Alternate translation: “should tell people everywhere in the world that I want to save them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	13	48	e9ag	figs-metonymy	ἐδόξαζον τὸν λόγον τοῦ Κυρίου	1	glorified the word of the Lord	Here, **word** refers to the message about Jesus that they had believed. Alternate translation: “praised God for the message about the Lord Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
@@ -1782,19 +1781,19 @@ ACT	13	52	dp5k		οἵ…μαθηταὶ	1	the disciples	This probably refers to
 ACT	14	intro	rsg2			0		# Acts 14 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### “The message of his grace”<br><br>The message of Jesus is the message that God will show grace to those who believe in Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])<br><br>### Zeus and Hermes<br><br>The Gentiles in the Roman Empire worshiped many different false gods who do not really exist. Paul and Barnabas told them to believe in the “living God.” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### “We must enter into the kingdom of God through many sufferings.”<br><br>Jesus told his followers before he died that everyone who followed him would suffer persecution. Paul is saying the same thing using different words.
 ACT	14	1	vh8u			0	General Information:	The story of Paul and Barnabas in Iconium continues.
 ACT	14	1	hk1z		ἐγένετο δὲ, ἐν Ἰκονίῳ	1	And it happened that Iconium	This begins a new event.
-ACT	14	1	f4sq	figs-explicit	λαλῆσαι οὕτως	1	spoke in such a way	“spoke so powerfully.” It may be helpful to state that they spoke the message about Jesus. Alternate translation: “spoke the message about Jesus powerfully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	14	1	f4sq	figs-explicit	λαλῆσαι οὕτως	1	spoke in such a way	It may be helpful to state that they spoke the message about Jesus. Alternate translation: “spoke the message about Jesus powerfully” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	14	2	wc4x		οἱ…ἀπειθήσαντες Ἰουδαῖοι	1	the Jews who were disobedient	This refers to a portion of the Jews who did not believe the message about Jesus.
 ACT	14	2	n2pp	figs-metaphor	ἐπήγειραν…τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν ἐθνῶν	1	stirred up the souls of the Gentiles	Causing the Gentiles to become angry is spoken of as if calm waters were disturbed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	14	2	k8mv	figs-synecdoche	τὰς ψυχὰς	1	the souls	Here the word **souls** refers to the people. Alternate translation: “the Gentiles” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	14	2	fu13		τῶν ἀδελφῶν	1	the brothers	Here, **brothers** refers to Paul and Barnabas and the new believers.
 ACT	14	3	lp4v			0	General Information:	Here the word “He” refers to the Lord.
-ACT	14	3	a3gp		μὲν οὖν…διέτριψαν	1	So they stayed there	“Nevertheless they stayed there.” Paul and Barnabas stayed in Iconium to help the many people who had believed in [Acts 14:1](../14/01.md). **So** could be omitted if it adds confusion to the text.
+ACT	14	3	a3gp		μὲν οὖν…διέτριψαν	1	So they stayed there	Paul and Barnabas stayed in Iconium to help the many people who had believed in [Acts 14:1](../14/01.md). **So** could be omitted if it adds confusion to the text. Alternate translation: “Nevertheless they stayed there”
 ACT	14	3	f2xh		τῷ μαρτυροῦντι τῷ λόγῳ τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ	1	who is testifying to the word of his grace	Alternate translation: “who demonstrated that the message about his grace was true”
 ACT	14	3	wcn5		τῷ λόγῳ τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ	1	to the word of his grace	Alternate translation: “about the message of the Lord’s grace”
 ACT	14	3	c2cv	figs-activepassive	διδόντι σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα γίνεσθαι διὰ τῶν χειρῶν αὐτῶν	1	by granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “by enabling Paul and Barnabas to perform signs and wonders” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	14	3	p9iq	figs-synecdoche	διὰ τῶν χειρῶν αὐτῶν	1	by their hands	Here, **hands** refers to the will and effort of these two men as guided by the Holy Spirit. Alternate translation: “by the ministry of Paul and Barnabas” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	14	4	btu3	figs-metonymy	ἐσχίσθη…τὸ πλῆθος τῆς πόλεως	1	the population of the city was divided	Here, **population of the city** refers to the people in the city. Alternate translation: “most of the people of the city were divided” or “most of the people of the city did not agree with each other” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
-ACT	14	4	smz5		ἦσαν σὺν τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις	1	were with the Jews	“supported the Jews” or “agreed with the Jews.” The first group mentioned did not agree with the message about grace.
+ACT	14	4	smz5		ἦσαν σὺν τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις	1	were with the Jews	The first group mentioned did not agree with the message about grace. Alternate translation: “supported the Jews” or “agreed with the Jews”
 ACT	14	4	q1xc	figs-ellipsis	σὺν τοῖς ἀποστόλοις	1	with the apostles	The second group mentioned agreed with the message about grace. It may be helpful to restate the verb. Alternate translation: “sided with the apostles” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
 ACT	14	4	mw9h		τοῖς ἀποστόλοις	1	the apostles	Luke refers to Paul and Barnabas. Here, **apostles** might be used in the general sense of “ones sent out.”
 ACT	14	5	s5h7			0	General Information:	Here the word “they” refers to Paul and Barnabas.
@@ -1812,11 +1811,11 @@ ACT	14	8	hw4l		χωλὸς	1	crippled	unable to walk
 ACT	14	9	di49		ὃς ἀτενίσας αὐτῷ	1	He looked intently at him	Alternate translation: “Paul looked straight at the man”
 ACT	14	9	xak4	figs-abstractnouns	ἔχει πίστιν τοῦ σωθῆναι	1	he has faith to be saved	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **faith**, you can express it with the verb “believe”. Alternate translation: “he believed so that he could be healed” or “he believed so that he could be made well” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	14	9	uwov	figs-activepassive	ἔχει πίστιν τοῦ σωθῆναι	1		If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he believed that Jesus could heal him” or “he believed that Jesus could make him well” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
-ACT	14	10	v1kz		ἥλατο	1	he jumped up	“he dleaped in the air.” This implies that his legs were completely healed.
+ACT	14	10	v1kz		ἥλατο	1	he jumped up	This implies that his legs were completely healed. Alternate translation: “he leaped in the air”
 ACT	14	11	axe6		ὃ ἐποίησεν Παῦλος	1	what Paul had done	This refers to Paul’s healing the crippled man.
 ACT	14	11	lvs9		ἐπῆραν τὴν φωνὴν αὐτῶν	1	they raised their voice	Here, **raised their voice** means to speak loudly. Alternate translation: “they spoke loudly” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
 ACT	14	11	d1gz	figs-explicit	οἱ θεοὶ…κατέβησαν πρὸς ἡμᾶς	1	The gods … have come down to us	A large number of people believed Paul and Barnabas were their pagan gods who had come down from heaven. Alternate translation: “The gods … have come down from heaven to us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	14	11	x3bi		Λυκαονιστὶ	1	in the Lycaonian language	“in their own Lycaonian language.” The people of Lystra spoke Lycaonian and also Greek.
+ACT	14	11	x3bi		Λυκαονιστὶ	1	in the Lycaonian language	The people of Lystra spoke Lycaonian and also Greek. Alternate translation: “in their own Lycaonian language”
 ACT	14	11	rm85		ὁμοιωθέντες ἀνθρώποις	1	being made like men	These people believed that the gods needed to change their appearance in order to look like men.
 ACT	14	12	t7uu	translate-names	Δία	1	Zeus	Zeus was the king over all the other pagan gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	14	12	hh25	translate-names	Ἑρμῆν	1	Hermes	Hermes was the pagan god who brought messages to people from Zeus and the other gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
@@ -1847,7 +1846,7 @@ ACT	14	20	pan3		τῶν μαθητῶν	1	the disciples	These were new believers
 ACT	14	20	aqx3		εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὴν πόλιν	1	he entered into the city	Alternate translation: “Paul re-entered Lystra with the believers”
 ACT	14	20	e2y9		ἐξῆλθεν σὺν τῷ Βαρναβᾷ εἰς Δέρβην	1	he went with Barnabas to Derbe	Alternate translation: “Paul and Barnabas went to the city of Derbe”
 ACT	14	21	wv7e	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the words “they” and “They” refer to Paul. Here the word “We” includes Paul, Barnabas, and the believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-ACT	14	21	ykt4		τὴν πόλιν ἐκείνην	1	in that city	“in Derbe” ([Acts 14:20](../14/20.md))
+ACT	14	21	ykt4		τὴν πόλιν ἐκείνην	1	in that city	Alternate translation: “in Derbe” ([Acts 14:20](../14/20.md))
 ACT	14	22	ek9l	figs-synecdoche	ἐπιστηρίζοντες τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν μαθητῶν	1	They were strengthening the souls of the disciples	Here, **souls** refers to the disciples. This emphasizes their inner thoughts and beliefs. Alternate translation: “Paul and Barnabas urged the believers to continue to believe the message about Jesus” or “Paul and Barnabas urged the believers to continue to grow strong in their relationship with Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	14	22	zkd2		παρακαλοῦντες ἐμμένειν τῇ πίστει	1	and encouraging them to continue in the faith	Alternate translation: “and encouraging the believers to keep trusting in Jesus”
 ACT	14	22	d9ic	writing-quotations	καὶ ὅτι διὰ πολλῶν θλίψεων, δεῖ ἡμᾶς εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὴν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	and saying, “It is necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many afflictions.”	Some version translate this as an indirect quote. Alternate translation: “and saying that we must enter into the kingdom of God through many sufferings” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-quotations]])
@@ -1865,7 +1864,7 @@ ACT	14	27	b4id	figs-metaphor	ἤνοιξεν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν θύρα
 ACT	14	28	abcq	figs-litotes	χρόνον οὐκ ὀλίγον	1	for not a little time	This phrase is a litotes. The words **not** and **a little** together mean “a lot.” Alternate translation: “for a long time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
 ACT	15	intro	h917			0		# Acts 15 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry that is quoted from the Old Testament in 15:16-17.<br><br>The meeting that Luke describes in this chapter is commonly called the “Jerusalem Council.” This was a time when many church leaders got together to decide if believers needed to obey the whole law of Moses.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Brothers<br><br>In this chapter Luke begins to use the word “brothers” to refer to fellow Christians instead of fellow Jews.<br><br>### Obeying the law of Moses<br><br>Some believers wanted the Gentiles to be circumcised because God had told Abraham and Moses that everyone who wanted to belong to him had to be circumcised and that this was a law that would always exist. But Paul and Barnabas had seen God give uncircumcised Gentiles the gift of the Holy Spirit, so they did not want the Gentiles to be circumcised. Both groups went to Jerusalem to have the church leaders decide what they should do.<br><br>### “Abstain from things sacrificed to idols, blood, things strangled, and from sexual immorality”<br><br>It is possible that the church leaders decided on these laws so that Jews and Gentiles could not only live together but eat the same foods together.
 ACT	15	1	qck6			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul and Barnabas are still in Antioch when there is a dispute about the Gentiles and circumcision.
-ACT	15	1	su66	figs-explicit	τινες	1	certain ones	“some men.” You can make explicit that these men were Jews who believed in Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	15	1	su66	figs-explicit	τινες	1	certain ones	You can make explicit that these men were Jews who believed in Christ. Alternate translation: “some men who believed in Christ” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	15	1	p3k9		κατελθόντες ἀπὸ τῆς Ἰουδαίας	1	coming down from Judea	The phrase **coming down** is used here because Judea is higher in elevation than Antioch.
 ACT	15	1	zi1n	figs-explicit	ἐδίδασκον τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς	1	taught the brothers	Here, **brothers** stands for believers in Christ. It is implied that they were in Antioch. Alternate translation: “taught the believers at Antioch” or “were teaching the believers at Antioch” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	15	1	pm8h	figs-activepassive	ἐὰν μὴ περιτμηθῆτε τῷ ἔθει τῷ Μωϋσέως, οὐ δύνασθε σωθῆναι	1	Unless you are circumcised in the custom of Moses, you are not able to be saved	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Unless someone circumcises you in the custom of Moses, God cannot save you” or “God will not save you from your sins unless you receive circumcision according to the law of Moses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
@@ -1897,7 +1896,7 @@ ACT	15	8	m1xc	figs-metonymy	καρδιογνώστης	1	who knows the heart	Her
 ACT	15	8	p6d2		ἐμαρτύρησεν αὐτοῖς	1	testified to them	Alternate translation: “witnesses to the Gentiles”
 ACT	15	8	i1gc		δοὺς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον	1	giving them the Holy Spirit	Alternate translation: “causing the Holy Spirit to come upon them”
 ACT	15	8	abcs	figs-ellipsis	καθὼς καὶ ἡμῖν	1	just as also to us	Here Luke expects his readers to understand the words “he gave” that he leaves out. Alternate translation: “just as he also gave to us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
-ACT	15	8	wlzx	figs-exclusive	ἡμῖν	1		Here **us** is plural and refers to Peter, the apostles and elders, and all Jewish believers in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
+ACT	15	8	wlzx	figs-exclusive	ἡμῖν	1		Here, **us** is plural and refers to Peter, the apostles and elders, and all Jewish believers in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 ACT	15	9	zs2g		οὐδὲν διέκρινεν	1	he did not distinguish	God did not treat Jewish believers different from Gentile believers.
 ACT	15	9	ase1	figs-metaphor	τῇ πίστει καθαρίσας τὰς καρδίας αὐτῶν	1	having made their hearts clean by faith	God’s forgiving the Gentile believers’ sins is spoken as though he literally cleaned their hearts. Alternate translation: “forgiving their sins because they believed in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	15	9	yi8r	figs-metonymy	τῇ πίστει καθαρίσας τὰς καρδίας αὐτῶν	1		Here, **heart** stands for the person’s inner being. Alternate translation: “forgiving them because they believed in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
@@ -1909,14 +1908,14 @@ ACT	15	10	qpyd	figs-metaphor	ἐπιθεῖναι ζυγὸν ἐπὶ τὸν
 ACT	15	10	bfd5		οἱ πατέρες ἡμῶν	1	our fathers	This refers to their Jewish ancestors.
 ACT	15	11	q28c	figs-activepassive	ἀλλὰ διὰ τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ, πιστεύομεν σωθῆναι καθ’ ὃν τρόπον κἀκεῖνοι	1	But we believe to be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, and they according to that same manner	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “But we believe the Lord Jesus shall save us by his grace, just as he saved the non-Jewish believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	15	12	um1p			0	General Information:	Here the word “them” refers to Paul and Barnabas.
-ACT	15	12	d1uc		πᾶν τὸ πλῆθος	1	all the crowd	“everyone” or “the whole group” ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md))
+ACT	15	12	d1uc		πᾶν τὸ πλῆθος	1	all the crowd	See how you translated this in ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md)) Alternate translation: “everyone” or “the whole group”
 ACT	15	12	uks6		ἐποίησεν ὁ Θεὸς	1	God had worked	Alternate translation: “God had done” or “God had caused”
 ACT	15	13	vb25			0	General Information:	Here the word “they” refers to Paul and Barnabas ([Acts 15:12](../15/12.md)).
 ACT	15	13	l7mp			0	Connecting Statement:	James begins to speak to the apostles and elders ([Acts 15:6](../15/06.md)).
-ACT	15	13	pl6m		ἀδελφοί, ἀκούσατέ	1	brothers, listen	“fellow believers, listen.” James was probably speaking only to men.
+ACT	15	13	pl6m		ἀδελφοί, ἀκούσατέ	1	brothers, listen	James was probably speaking only to men. Alternate translation: “fellow believers, listen”
 ACT	15	14	abct		ἐπεσκέψατο, λαβεῖν ἐξ ἐθνῶν	1	concerned himself to take from the Gentiles	Alternate translation: “graciously helped the Gentiles by taking out of them”
 ACT	15	14	s9dn		λαβεῖν ἐξ ἐθνῶν λαὸν	1	to take from them a people	Alternate translation: “so that he might choose from among them a people”
-ACT	15	14	pnr9	figs-metonymy	τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ	1	for his name	“for God’s name.” Here, **name** refers to God. Alternate translation: “for himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
+ACT	15	14	pnr9	figs-metonymy	τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ	1	for his name	Here, **name** refers to God. Alternate translation: “for himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	15	15	h9um			0	General Information:	Here “I” refers to God who spoke through the words of his prophet.
 ACT	15	15	ibb2			0	Connecting Statement:	James quotes the prophet Amos from the Old Testament.
 ACT	15	15	am6y	figs-metonymy	τούτῳ συμφωνοῦσιν οἱ λόγοι τῶν προφητῶν	1	this agrees with the words of the prophets	Here, **words** stands for a message. Alternate translation: “what the prophets said agrees” or “the prophets agree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
@@ -1974,13 +1973,13 @@ ACT	15	33	y2ls			0	Connecting Statement:	Judas and Silas return to Jerusalem whi
 ACT	15	33	v7pj	figs-metaphor	ποιήσαντες δὲ χρόνον	1	And after they had spent time there	This speaks about time as if it were a commodity that a person could spend. The word “they” refers to Judas and Silas. Alternate translation: “And after they stayed there for a while” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	15	33	v6im	figs-activepassive	ἀπελύθησαν μετ’ εἰρήνης ἀπὸ τῶν ἀδελφῶν	1	they were sent away with peace from the brothers	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the brothers sent Judas and Silas back in peace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	15	33	wzw4		τῶν ἀδελφῶν	1	the brothers	This refers to the believers in Antioch.
-ACT	15	33	xv3h		πρὸς τοὺς ἀποστείλαντας αὐτούς	1	to those who had sent them	“to the believers in Jerusalem who sent Judas and Silas” ([Acts 15:22](../15/22.md))
+ACT	15	33	xv3h		πρὸς τοὺς ἀποστείλαντας αὐτούς	1	to those who had sent them	See how you translated this in ([Acts 15:22](../15/22.md)) Alternate translation: “to the believers in Jerusalem who sent Judas and Silas”
 ACT	15	35	e7s4	figs-metonymy	τὸν λόγον τοῦ Κυρίου	1	the word of the Lord	Here, **word** stands for a message. Alternate translation: “the message about the Lord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	15	36	k6c6			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul and Barnabas go on separate journeys.
 ACT	15	36	i1n5		ἐπιστρέψαντες δὴ	1	Returning, then	Alternate translation: “On our way back to Antioch” or “As we are going back”
 ACT	15	36	ib2j		ἐπισκεψώμεθα τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς	1	let us visit the brothers	Alternate translation: “let us care for the brothers” or “we should offer to help the believers”
 ACT	15	36	ua1f	figs-metonymy	τὸν λόγον τοῦ Κυρίου	1	the word of the Lord	Here, **word** stands for the message. Alternate translation: “the message about the Lord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
-ACT	15	36	y9i9		πῶς ἔχουσιν	1	how they are	“to learn how they are doing.” They want to learn about the current condition of the brothers and how they are holding on to God’s truth.
+ACT	15	36	y9i9		πῶς ἔχουσιν	1	how they are	They want to learn about the current condition of the brothers and how they are holding on to God’s truth. Alternate translation: “to learn how they are doing”
 ACT	15	38	a5nn	figs-litotes	Παῦλος…ἠξίου…μὴ συνπαραλαμβάνειν τοῦτον	1	Paul thought it wise not to take along him	The words **wise not** are used to say the opposite of **wise**. Alternate translation: “Paul thought that taking Mark along would be foolish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
 ACT	15	38	ht3k		Παμφυλίας	1	Pamphylia	This was a province in Asia Minor. See how you translated this in [Acts 2:10](../02/10.md).
 ACT	15	38	ln7w		μὴ συνελθόντα αὐτοῖς εἰς τὸ ἔργον	1	did not go with them in the work	Alternate translation: “did not continue to work with them” or “did not continue to serve with them”
@@ -2045,7 +2044,7 @@ ACT	16	18	qi1k	figs-metonymy	ἐν ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
 ACT	16	18	u4z8		ἐξῆλθεν αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ	1	it came out that same hour	Alternate translation: “the spirit came out immediately”
 ACT	16	19	m1y7		οἱ κύριοι αὐτῆς	1	her masters	Alternate translation: “the owners of the slave girl”
 ACT	16	19	r1a1	figs-explicit	ἰδόντες…οἱ κύριοι αὐτῆς, ὅτι ἐξῆλθεν ἡ ἐλπὶς τῆς ἐργασίας αὐτῶν	1	when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone	It can be stated clearly why they no longer hoped to make money. Alternate translation: “when her masters saw that she could no longer earn money for them by telling fortunes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	16	19	bws7		εἰς τὴν ἀγορὰν	1	into the marketplace	“into the public square.” This is a public place of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services takes place.
+ACT	16	19	bws7		εἰς τὴν ἀγορὰν	1	into the marketplace	This is a public place of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services takes place. Alternate translation: “into the public square”
 ACT	16	19	hf82		ἐπὶ τοὺς ἄρχοντας	1	before the authorities	Alternate translation: “into the presence of the authorities” or “so that the authorities could judge them”
 ACT	16	20	d2rg		προσαγαγόντες αὐτοὺς τοῖς στρατηγοῖς	1	when they had brought them to the magistrates	Alternate translation: “when they had brought them to the judges”
 ACT	16	20	wa94		τοῖς στρατηγοῖς	1	to the magistrates	These were rulers or judges.
@@ -2067,7 +2066,7 @@ ACT	16	26	s6mu	figs-activepassive	ἠνεῴχθησαν…αἱ θύραι π
 ACT	16	26	p393	figs-activepassive	πάντων τὰ δεσμὰ ἀνέθη	1	the chains of everyone were unfastened	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “everyone’s chains came loose” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	16	27	ljy6	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the word “we” refers to Paul, Silas, and all of the other prisoners but excludes the jailer. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 ACT	16	27	hr9q	figs-activepassive	ἔξυπνος…γενόμενος ὁ δεσμοφύλαξ	1	the jailer became awake	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the jailer woke up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
-ACT	16	27	cwt5		ἤμελλεν ἑαυτὸν ἀναιρεῖν	1	he was about to kill himself	“he was ready to kill himself.” The jailer preferred to commit suicide rather than suffer the consequences of letting the prisoners escape.
+ACT	16	27	cwt5		ἤμελλεν ἑαυτὸν ἀναιρεῖν	1	he was about to kill himself	The jailer preferred to commit suicide rather than suffer the consequences of letting the prisoners escape. Alternate translation: “he was ready to kill himself”
 ACT	16	29	pe66	figs-explicit	αἰτήσας…φῶτα	1	having called for lights	The reason why the jailer needed light can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “after he called for someone to bring light so he could see who was still in the prison” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	16	29	h5ai	figs-metonymy	φῶτα	1	lights	The word **lights** stands for something that makes light. Alternate translation: “torches” or “lamps” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	16	29	r6is		εἰσεπήδησεν	1	he rushed in	Alternate translation: “he quickly entered the jail”
@@ -2102,7 +2101,7 @@ ACT	17	1	e4w5		δὲ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main st
 ACT	17	1	b7np		διοδεύσαντες	1	having passed through	Alternate translation: “when they had traveled through”
 ACT	17	1	kll1	translate-names	τὴν Ἀμφίπολιν καὶ τὴν Ἀπολλωνίαν	1	Amphipolis and Apollonia	These are coastal cities in Macedonia. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	17	1	yj66	figs-go	ἦλθον εἰς Θεσσαλονίκην	1	they came to Thessalonica	Here, **came** can be translated as “went” or “arrived.” Alternate translation: “they went to Thessalonica” or “they arrived at Thessalonica” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
-ACT	17	2	vbf2		κατὰ…τὸ εἰωθὸς	1	according to his custom	“as his habit was” or “as his common practice was.” Paul usually went to the synagogue on the Sabbath when Jews would be present.
+ACT	17	2	vbf2		κατὰ…τὸ εἰωθὸς	1	according to his custom	Paul usually went to the synagogue on the Sabbath when Jews would be present. Alternate translation: “as his habit was” or “as his common practice was”
 ACT	17	2	bt5e		ἐπὶ Σάββατα τρία	1	for three Sabbaths	Alternate translation: “on each Sabbath day for three weeks”
 ACT	17	2	wp3k	figs-explicit	διελέξατο αὐτοῖς ἀπὸ τῶν Γραφῶν	1	reasoned with them from the scriptures	Paul explained what the scriptures means in order to prove to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	17	2	qf4t		διελέξατο αὐτοῖς	1	reasoned with them	Alternate translation: “debated with them” or “discussed with them”
@@ -2119,10 +2118,10 @@ ACT	17	5	nuh6			0	General Information:	Here the word “they” refers to the un
 ACT	17	5	uj43	figs-metaphor	ζηλώσαντες	1	having become jealous	The feeling of jealousy is spoken of as if jealousy were actually moving the person. Alternate translation: “feeling very jealous” or “feeling very angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	17	5	vev6	figs-explicit	ζηλώσαντες	1	having become jealous	It can be stated explicitly that these Jews were jealous because some of the Jews and Greeks believed Paul’s message. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	17	5	btw6		προσλαβόμενοι τῶν ἀγοραίων ἄνδρας τινὰς πονηροὺς	1	having taken certain wicked men of the marketplace	Here, **having taken** does not mean the Jews took these people by force. It means the Jews persuaded these wicked men to help them.
-ACT	17	5	lc6g		ἄνδρας τινὰς πονηροὺς	1	certain wicked men	“some evil men.” The word **men** here refers specifically to males.
+ACT	17	5	lc6g		ἄνδρας τινὰς πονηροὺς	1	certain wicked men	The word **men** here refers specifically to males. Alternate translation: “some evil men”
-ACT	17	5	ie1f		τῶν ἀγοραίων	1	of the marketplace	“from the public square.” This is a public place of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services take place.
+ACT	17	5	ie1f		τῶν ἀγοραίων	1	of the marketplace	This is a public place of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services take place. Alternate translation: “from the public square”
 ACT	17	5	t3bc	figs-metonymy	ἐθορύβουν τὴν πόλιν	1	they set the city in an uproar	Here, **the city** stands for the people in the city. Alternate translation: “they caused the people of the city to be in an uproar” or “they caused the people of the city to riot” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
-ACT	17	5	s3uv		ἐπιστάντες τῇ οἰκίᾳ	1	having assaulted the house	“having violently attacking the house.” This probably means the people were throwing rocks at the house and trying to break down the door of the house.
+ACT	17	5	s3uv		ἐπιστάντες τῇ οἰκίᾳ	1	having assaulted the house	This probably means the people were throwing rocks at the house and trying to break down the door of the house. Alternate translation: “having violently attacking the house”
 ACT	17	5	ks2l	translate-names	Ἰάσονος	1	of Jason	**Jason** is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	17	5	abcu		αὐτοὺς προαγαγεῖν	1	to lead them	Alternate translation: “to bring Paul and Silas”
 ACT	17	5	pp7k		εἰς τὸν δῆμον	1	to the people	Possible meanings for **the people** are (1) a governmental or legal group of citizens gathered to make a decision or (2) an unruly mob.
@@ -2149,16 +2148,16 @@ ACT	17	13	vn8h	translate-names		0	General Information:	Athens is down the coast
 ACT	17	13	asb4	figs-metaphor	ἦλθον κἀκεῖ, σαλεύοντες	1	they came and there stirred up	This speaks about their agitating people as though it were a person stirring a liquid and causing the things at the bottom of the liquid to rise to the surface. Alternate translation: “they came there and agitated” or “they went there and disturbed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	17	13	wjq3		ταράσσοντες τοὺς ὄχλους	1	troubled the crowds	Alternate translation: “worried the crowds” or “caused the people to become upset”
 ACT	17	14	ael8	figs-gendernotations	ἀδελφοὶ	1	brothers	The word **brothers** here refers to men and women believers. Alternate translation: “believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
-ACT	17	14	zw1c		πορεύεσθαι ἕως ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν	1	to go as far as to the sea	“to go all the way to the coast.” From here Paul would probably sail to another city.
+ACT	17	14	zw1c		πορεύεσθαι ἕως ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν	1	to go as far as to the sea	From here Paul would probably sail to another city. Alternate translation: “to go all the way to the coast”
 ACT	17	15	tjh5		καθιστάνοντες τὸν Παῦλον	1	were leading Paul down	Alternate translation: “who were accompanying Paul” or “who were going down with Paul”
-ACT	17	15	gs1p	figs-quotations	λαβόντες ἐντολὴν πρὸς τὸν Σιλᾶν καὶ τὸν Τιμόθεον	1	after receiving a command to Silas and Timothy	“after telling them to command Silas and Timothy so.” This can also be stated as a direct quotation as in the UST. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
+ACT	17	15	gs1p	figs-quotations	λαβόντες ἐντολὴν πρὸς τὸν Σιλᾶν καὶ τὸν Τιμόθεον	1	after receiving a command to Silas and Timothy	This can also be stated as a direct quotation as in the UST. Alternate translation: “after telling them to command Silas and Timothy so” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
 ACT	17	16	wk63			0	General Information:	This is another part of the story of Paul and Silas’ travels. Paul is now in Athens where he is waiting for Silas and Timothy to join him.
 ACT	17	16	y9cr		δὲ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke starts to tell a new part of the story.
 ACT	17	16	we78	figs-synecdoche	παρωξύνετο τὸ πνεῦμα αὐτοῦ ἐν αὐτῷ, θεωροῦντος κατείδωλον οὖσαν τὴν πόλιν	1	his spirit was being provoked within him, seeing the city being full of idols	Here, **his spirit** stands for Paul himself. Alternate translation: “he was provoked because he saw that there were idols everywhere in the city” or “seeing the idols everywhere in the city, he was provoked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	17	16	s011	figs-activepassive	παρωξύνετο τὸ πνεῦμα αὐτοῦ ἐν αὐτῷ	1		If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “he became upset” or “the city upset him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
-ACT	17	17	q8px		διελέγετο	1	he reasoned	“he debated” or “he discussed.” This means that there is interaction from the listeners rather than only his preaching. They are talking with him as well.
+ACT	17	17	q8px		διελέγετο	1	he reasoned	This means that there is interaction from the listeners rather than only his preaching. They are talking with him as well. Alternate translation: “he debated” or “he discussed”
 ACT	17	17	jkj8		τοῖς σεβομένοις	1	those who were worshiping	This refers to Gentiles (non-Jews) who give praise to God and follow him but do not obey all of the Jewish laws.
-ACT	17	17	ec14		ἐν τῇ ἀγορᾷ	1	in the marketplace	“in the public square.” This is a public place of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services take place.
+ACT	17	17	ec14		ἐν τῇ ἀγορᾷ	1	in the marketplace	This is a public place of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services take place. Alternate translation: “in the public square”
 ACT	17	18	ru6a			0	General Information:	Here the words “him,” “He,” and “he” refer to Paul.
 ACT	17	18	l7le	translate-names	τῶν Ἐπικουρίων καὶ Στοϊκῶν φιλοσόφων	1	of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers	These people believed all things were formed by chance and that the gods were too busy being happy to be bothered with governing the universe. They rejected the resurrection and wanted only simple pleasures. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	17	18	f976	translate-names	Στοϊκῶν φιλοσόφων	1	Stoic philosophers	These people believed freedom comes from resigning oneself to fate. They rejected a personal loving God and the resurrection. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
@@ -2184,12 +2183,12 @@ ACT	17	22	ja1k		κατὰ πάντα…δεισιδαιμονεστέρους	1
 ACT	17	23	gn1j		διερχόμενος γὰρ	1	For passing through	Alternate translation: “Because as I was walked through” or “As I was walking along”
 ACT	17	23	cem7		ἀγνώστῳ Θεῷ	1	To an Unknown God	Possible meanings are (1) “to a certain unknown god” or (2) “to a god not known.” This was a specific writing or inscription on that altar.
 ACT	17	24	m1jm		τὸν κόσμον	1	the world	In the most general sense, the **world** refers to the heavens and the earth and everything in them.
-ACT	17	24	rqk9		οὗτος…ὑπάρχων Κύριος	1	he who is Lord	“because the one who is Lord.” Here, **he** is referring to the unknown god mentioned in [Acts 17:23](../17/23.md) that Paul is explaining is the Lord God.
+ACT	17	24	rqk9		οὗτος…ὑπάρχων Κύριος	1	he who is Lord	Here, **he** is referring to the unknown god mentioned in [Acts 17:23](../17/23.md) that Paul is explaining is the Lord God. Alternate translation: “because the one who is Lord”
 ACT	17	24	f2mz	figs-merism	οὐρανοῦ καὶ γῆς	1	of heaven and earth	The words **heaven** and **earth** are used together to mean all beings and things in heaven and earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
 ACT	17	24	ju4h	figs-synecdoche	χειροποιήτοις	1	built with hands	Here, **hands** stands for people. Alternate translation: “built by the hands of people” or “that people built” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	17	25	e3dg	figs-activepassive	οὐδὲ ὑπὸ χειρῶν ἀνθρωπίνων θεραπεύεται	1	Neither is he served by hands of men	Here, **served** has the sense of a doctor treating a patient to make the patient well again. Alternate translation: “Neither do men take care of him with their hands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	17	25	yq68	figs-synecdoche	ὑπὸ χειρῶν ἀνθρωπίνων	1	by hands of men	Here, **hands** stands for the whole person. Alternate translation: “by humans” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
-ACT	17	25	sj89	figs-rpronouns	αὐτὸς διδοὺς	1	himself giving	“because he himself gives.” The word **himself** is added for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
+ACT	17	25	sj89	figs-rpronouns	αὐτὸς διδοὺς	1	himself giving	The word **himself** is added for emphasis. Alternate translation: “because he himself gives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
 ACT	17	26	r3lt	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the words “he” and “him” refer to the one true God, the creator. The words “their” and “them” refer to every nation of people living on the surface of the earth. In using the word “us,” Paul includes himself, his audience, and every nation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 ACT	17	26	p1e4		ἑνὸς	1	one man	This means Adam, the first person God created.
 ACT	17	26	js4p		ὁρίσας προστεταγμένους καιροὺς καὶ τὰς ὁροθεσίας τῆς κατοικίας αὐτῶν	1	having determined their appointed seasons and the boundaries of their habitation	You can state this as a new sentence. Alternate translation: “And he determined when and where they would live”
@@ -2215,7 +2214,7 @@ ACT	17	32	tc8t	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the word “We” ref
 ACT	17	32	c4sm	writing-endofstory		0		This is the end of the part of the story about Paul in Athens. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
 ACT	17	32	nb26		δὲ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke shifts from Paul’s teachings to the reaction of the people of Athens.
 ACT	17	32	jlm5		ἀκούσαντες	1	when they heard of	These are the people who were present at the Areopagus listening to Paul.
-ACT	17	32	sn6j		οἱ μὲν ἐχλεύαζον	1	some mocked him	“some ridiculed Paul” or “some laughed at Paul.” These did not believe it was possible for someone to die and then return to life.
+ACT	17	32	sn6j		οἱ μὲν ἐχλεύαζον	1	some mocked him	These did not believe it was possible for someone to die and then return to life. Alternate translation: “some ridiculed Paul” or “some laughed at Paul”
 ACT	17	34	psh8	translate-names	Διονύσιος ὁ Ἀρεοπαγίτης	1	Dionysius the Areopagite	Dionysius is a man’s name. Areopagite implies that Dionysius was one of the judges at the council of Areopagus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	17	34	hsz3	translate-names	Δάμαρις	1	Damaris	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	18	intro	rky6			0		# Acts 18 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The baptism of John<br><br>Some Jews who lived far away from Jerusalem and Judea had heard of John the Baptist and followed his teachings. They had not yet heard about Jesus. One of these Jews was Apollos. He followed John the Baptist, but he did not know that the Messiah had come. John had baptized people to show that they were sorry for their sins, but this baptism was different from Christian baptism. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])
@@ -2232,7 +2231,7 @@ ACT	18	2	n631	translate-names	τῆς Ἰταλίας	1	Italy	This is the name o
 ACT	18	2	n95f		τὸ διατεταχέναι Κλαύδιον	1	Claudius had ordered	Claudius was the current Roman emperor. See how you translated this in [Acts 11:28](../11/28.md).
 ACT	18	3	q259		τὸ ὁμότεχνον εἶναι	1	he was of the same trade	Alternate translation: “he did the same kind of work that they did”
 ACT	18	4	r56h			0	General Information:	Silas and Timothy rejoin Paul.
-ACT	18	4	h3az		διελέγετο δὲ	1	And he reasoned	“And Paul debated” or “And Paul discussed.” He gave reasons. This means that rather than just preaching, Paul talked and interacted with the people.
+ACT	18	4	h3az		διελέγετο δὲ	1	And he reasoned	He gave reasons. This means that rather than just preaching, Paul talked and interacted with the people. Alternate translation: “And Paul debated” or “And Paul discussed”
 ACT	18	4	r2gp		ἔπειθέν τε Ἰουδαίους καὶ Ἕλληνας	1	persuading both Jews and Greeks	Possible meanings are (1) “he caused both Jews and Greeks to believe” or (2) “he kept trying to persuade the Jews and the Greeks.”
 ACT	18	6	ncx8	translate-symaction	ἐκτιναξάμενος τὰ ἱμάτια	1	shaking out his garment	This is a symbolic action to indicate that Paul will no longer try to teach the Jews there about Jesus. He is leaving them to God’s judgment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 ACT	18	6	z12a	figs-metonymy	τὸ αἷμα ὑμῶν ἐπὶ τὴν κεφαλὴν ὑμῶν	1	Your blood be upon your head	Here, **blood** stands for the guilt of their actions. Paul tells the Jews they are solely responsible for the judgment they will face for their stubbornness if they refuse to repent. Alternate translation: “You alone bear the responsibility for your punishment for sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
@@ -2260,11 +2259,11 @@ ACT	18	14	d13b		ὁ Γαλλίων	1	Gallio	Gallio was the Roman governor of the
 ACT	18	15	y6mt		νόμου τοῦ καθ’ ὑμᾶς	1	your law	Here, **law** refers to the law of Moses and as well as the Jewish customs of Paul’s time.
 ACT	18	15	khr5		κριτὴς ἐγὼ τούτων οὐ βούλομαι εἶναι	1	I do not want to be a judge of these matters	Alternate translation: “I refuse to make a judgment about these matters”
 ACT	18	16	yf81			0	General Information:	Here the word “they” probably refers to the Gentiles at the court. They reacted against the Jews who had brought Paul before the judgment seat ([Acts 18:12](../18/12.md)).
-ACT	18	16	d6nh	figs-metonymy	ἀπήλασεν αὐτοὺς ἀπὸ τοῦ βήματος	1	he sent them away from the judgment seat	“Gallio dismissed them from the judgment seat.” Here, **judgment seat** refers to the place where Gallio sits to make legal decisions in court. Alternate translation: “Gallio made them leave his presence in the court” or “Gallio made them leave the court” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
+ACT	18	16	d6nh	figs-metonymy	ἀπήλασεν αὐτοὺς ἀπὸ τοῦ βήματος	1	he sent them away from the judgment seat	Here, **judgment seat** refers to the place where Gallio sits to make legal decisions in court. Alternate translation: “Gallio made them leave his presence in the court” or “Gallio made them leave the court” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	18	17	cyk6	figs-hyperbole	ἐπιλαβόμενοι…πάντες	1	they all, having seized	This may be an exaggeration to emphasize the strong feelings the people had. Alternate translation: “many people seized” or “many of them grabbed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
 ACT	18	17	mj77		ἐπιλαβόμενοι δὲ πάντες Σωσθένην τὸν ἀρχισυνάγωγον, ἔτυπτον ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ βήματος	1	But they all, having seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, were beating him in front of the judgment seat	Possible meanings are (1) the Gentiles beat Sosthenes in the court in front of the judgment seat because he was the Jewish leader or (2) it is possible that Sosthenes was a believer in Christ, so the Jews beat him in front of the court.
 ACT	18	17	x9w5	translate-names	Σωσθένην τὸν ἀρχισυνάγωγον	1	Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue	**Sosthenes** was the Jewish ruler of the synagogue at Corinth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
-ACT	18	17	z9fv		ἔτυπτον	1	were beating him	Alternate translation: “repeatedly hit him” or “repeatedly punched him.”
+ACT	18	17	z9fv		ἔτυπτον	1	were beating him	Alternate translation: “repeatedly hit him” or “repeatedly punched him”
 ACT	18	18	x25w	translate-names		0	General Information:	Here the word “he” refers to Paul. Cenchreae was a seaport that was part of the greater Corinth city area. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	18	18	ura9			0	Connecting Statement:	This continues Paul’s missionary journey as Paul, Priscilla, and Aquila leave Corinth. This seems to indicate that Silas and Timothy remain since it says “he” here and not “we.” The word “they” refers to Paul, Priscilla, and Aquila.
 ACT	18	18	et8c	figs-gendernotations	τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς ἀποταξάμενος	1	left the brothers	The word **brothers** refers to men and women believers. Alternate translation: “left the fellow believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
@@ -2276,7 +2275,7 @@ ACT	18	20	u44s			0	General Information:	Here the words “they” and “them”
 ACT	18	21	iz1u		ἀποταξάμενος	1	having left them	Alternate translation: “when he had departed from them”
 ACT	18	22	pr6u			0	General Information:	Phrygia is a province in Asia which is now modern day Turkey. See how you translated this in [Acts 2:10](../02/10.md).
 ACT	18	22	p364			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues his missionary journey.
-ACT	18	22	gyy4		κατελθὼν εἰς Καισάρειαν	1	having landed at Caesarea	“when he had arrived at Caesarea.” The word **landed** is used to show that he arrived by ship.
+ACT	18	22	gyy4		κατελθὼν εἰς Καισάρειαν	1	having landed at Caesarea	The word **landed** is used to show that he arrived by ship. Alternate translation: “when he had arrived at Caesarea”
 ACT	18	22	r26z		ἀναβὰς	1	having gone up	He traveled to the city of Jerusalem. The phrase **gone up** is used here because Jerusalem is higher in elevation than Caesarea.
 ACT	18	22	q9j6	figs-metonymy	ἀσπασάμενος τὴν ἐκκλησίαν	1	greeted the church	Here, **church** refers to the believers in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “greeted the members of the church of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	18	22	n3rh		κατέβη	1	he went down	The phrase **went down** is used here because Antioch is lower in elevation than Jerusalem.
@@ -2286,16 +2285,16 @@ ACT	18	24	a7p9	writing-background		0	General Information:	Apollos is introduced
 ACT	18	24	muc2			0	Connecting Statement:	Luke tells what happens in Ephesus with Priscilla and Aquila.
 ACT	18	24	xqy7		δέ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line.
 ACT	18	24	n2b4	writing-participants	Ἰουδαῖος…τις Ἀπολλῶς ὀνόματι	1	a certain Jew named Apollos	The phrase **a certain** indicates that Luke is introducing a new person in the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
-ACT	18	24	di14	translate-names	Ἀλεξανδρεὺς τῷ γένει	1	an Alexandrian by birth	“a man who was born in the city of Alexandria.” This was a city in Egypt on the north coast of Africa. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
+ACT	18	24	di14	translate-names	Ἀλεξανδρεὺς τῷ γένει	1	an Alexandrian by birth	This was a city in Egypt on the north coast of Africa. Alternate translation: “a man who was born in the city of Alexandria” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	18	24	t4zi		ἀνὴρ λόγιος	1	an eloquent man	Alternate translation: “a good speaker”
-ACT	18	24	bh25		δυνατὸς ὢν ἐν ταῖς Γραφαῖς	1	He was mighty in the scriptures	“he knew the scriptures thoroughly.” He understood the Old Testament writings well.
+ACT	18	24	bh25		δυνατὸς ὢν ἐν ταῖς Γραφαῖς	1	He was mighty in the scriptures	He understood the Old Testament writings well. Alternate translation: “he knew the scriptures thoroughly”
 ACT	18	25	z7a8	figs-activepassive	οὗτος ἦν κατηχημένος τὴν ὁδὸν τοῦ Κυρίου	1	He had been instructed in the way of the Lord	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Other believers had taught Apollos how the Lord Jesus wanted people to live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	18	25	ift8	figs-synecdoche	καὶ ζέων τῷ πνεύματι	1	and being fervent in spirit	Here, **spirit** refers to the entire person of Apollos. Alternate translation: “and being very enthusiastic” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
-ACT	18	25	lr1h		τὸ βάπτισμα Ἰωάννου	1	the baptism of John	“The baptism that John performed.” This is comparing John’s baptism which was with water to Jesus’ baptism which is with the Holy Spirit.
+ACT	18	25	lr1h		τὸ βάπτισμα Ἰωάννου	1	the baptism of John	This is comparing John’s baptism which was with water to Jesus’ baptism which is with the Holy Spirit. Alternate translation: “The baptism that John performed”
 ACT	18	26	ga6v	figs-metaphor	τὴν ὁδὸν τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	the way of God	How God wants people to live is spoken of as if it were a road that a person travels. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	18	26	k1lb		ἀκριβέστερον	1	more accurately	Alternate translation: “more correctly” or “more fully”
 ACT	18	27	c2sq			0	General Information:	Here the he words “he” and “him” refer to Apollos ([Acts 18:24](../18/24.md)).
-ACT	18	27	ll36		διελθεῖν εἰς τὴν Ἀχαΐαν	1	to pass over into Achaia	“to go to the region of Achaia.” The phrase **pass over** is used here because Apollos had to cross the Aegean Sea to get to Achaia from Ephesus.
+ACT	18	27	ll36		διελθεῖν εἰς τὴν Ἀχαΐαν	1	to pass over into Achaia	The phrase **pass over** is used here because Apollos had to cross the Aegean Sea to get to Achaia from Ephesus. Alternate translation: “to go to the region of Achaia”
 ACT	18	27	pql7		τὴν Ἀχαΐαν	1	Achaia	**Achaia** was a Roman Province in the southern section of Greece. See how you translated this in [Acts 18:12](../18/12.md).
 ACT	18	27	v2i6	figs-gendernotations	οἱ ἀδελφοὶ	1	brothers	The word **brothers** here refers to both men and women believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
 ACT	18	27	i5ij	figs-explicit	οἱ ἀδελφοὶ	1		You can make explicit that **the brothers** are believers in Ephesus. Alternate translation: “fellow believers in Ephesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
@@ -2322,7 +2321,7 @@ ACT	19	5	g2dm	figs-metonymy	εἰς τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Κυρίου Ἰη
 ACT	19	6	gk8l		ἐπιθέντος αὐτοῖς τοῦ Παύλου χεῖρας	1	when Paul had laid his hands on them	He probably placed his hands on their shoulders or heads. Alternate translation: “when Paul had placed his hands on their heads as he prayed”
 ACT	19	6	j4n8		ἐλάλουν τε γλώσσαις καὶ ἐπροφήτευον	1	and they began to speak in tongues and prophesy	Unlike in [Acts 2:3-4](../02/03.md), there are no details of who understood their messages.
 ACT	19	7	e7kj	writing-background	ἦσαν δὲ οἱ πάντες ἄνδρες ὡσεὶ δώδεκα	1	And they were about 12 men in all	This tells how many men were baptized. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
-ACT	19	7	u71i	translate-numbers	ἄνδρες…δώδεκα	1	12 men	“12 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
+ACT	19	7	u71i	translate-numbers	ἄνδρες…δώδεκα	1	12 men	Alternate translation: “12 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	19	8	qv8z		εἰσελθὼν…εἰς τὴν συναγωγὴν, ἐπαρρησιάζετο ἐπὶ μῆνας τρεῖς	1	having gone into the synagogue, he was speaking boldly for three months	Alternate translation: “Paul regularly attended the synagogue meetings for three months and spoke there boldly”
 ACT	19	8	yky2		διαλεγόμενος καὶ πείθων	1	reasoning and persuading them	Alternate translation: “convincing people with convincing arguments and with clear teaching”
 ACT	19	8	v8et	figs-metonymy	περὶ τῆς Βασιλείας τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	about the kingdom of God	Here, **kingdom** stands for God’s rule as king. Alternate translation: “about God’s rule as king” or “about how God would show himself as king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
@@ -2356,12 +2355,12 @@ ACT	19	16	b8cb		γυμνοὺς…ἐκφυγεῖν	1	they fled … naked	The e
 ACT	19	17	j85h	figs-activepassive	ἐμεγαλύνετο τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ	1	the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “they magnified the name of the Lord Jesus” or “they considered the name of the Lord Jesus to be great” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	19	17	j2hh	figs-metonymy	τὸ ὄνομα	1	the name	This stands for the power and authority of Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	19	18	tj8t	writing-endofstory		0		This ends the story about the Jewish exorcists. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
-ACT	19	19	z9rj		συνενέγκαντες τὰς βίβλους	1	having brought their books together	“having collected their books.” The word **books** refers to scrolls on which magical incantations and formulas were written.
+ACT	19	19	z9rj		συνενέγκαντες τὰς βίβλους	1	having brought their books together	The word **books** refers to scrolls on which magical incantations and formulas were written. Alternate translation: “having collected their books”
 ACT	19	19	m6nf		ἐνώπιον πάντων	1	before everyone	Alternate translation: “in front of everyone”
 ACT	19	19	upz3		τὰς τιμὰς αὐτῶν	1	the value of them	Alternate translation: “the value of the books” or “the value of the scrolls”
-ACT	19	19	u9pi	translate-numbers	μυριάδας πέντε	1	50000	“fifty thousand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
+ACT	19	19	u9pi	translate-numbers	μυριάδας πέντε	1	50000	Alternate translation: “fifty thousand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	19	19	bcv2	translate-bmoney	ἀργυρίου	1	pieces of silver	Each of the **pieces of silver** was the approximate daily wage for a common laborer. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
-ACT	19	20	es71	figs-synecdoche	οὕτως κατὰ κράτος τοῦ Κυρίου ὁ λόγος ηὔξανεν καὶ ἴσχυεν	1	So the word of the Lord was spreading and prevailing according to power	“So because of these powerful deeds, more and more people heard the message about the Lord Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
+ACT	19	20	es71	figs-synecdoche	οὕτως κατὰ κράτος τοῦ Κυρίου ὁ λόγος ηὔξανεν καὶ ἴσχυεν	1	So the word of the Lord was spreading and prevailing according to power	Alternate translation: “So because of these powerful deeds, more and more people heard the message about the Lord Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	19	21	k1j1			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul talks about going Jerusalem but does not leave Ephesus yet.
 ACT	19	21	de4f		δὲ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke starts to tell a new part of the story.
 ACT	19	21	q18b		ἐπληρώθη ταῦτα…ὁ Παῦλος	1	this was completed, Paul	Alternate translation: “Paul had completed the work that God had for him to do in Ephesus, he”
@@ -2373,7 +2372,7 @@ ACT	19	22	k35j	figs-explicit	αὐτὸς ἐπέσχεν χρόνον εἰς
 ACT	19	22	uy9x	figs-rpronouns	αὐτὸς ἐπέσχεν	1	he himself stayed	Here, **himself** is added for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
 ACT	19	23	l7gz			0	Connecting Statement:	Luke tells about a riot that broke out while Paul was in Ephesus.
 ACT	19	23	kn49		ἐγένετο…τάραχος οὐκ ὀλίγος περὶ τῆς ὁδοῦ	1	there was no small disturbance concerning the Way	This is a summary opening statement.
-ACT	19	23	nb3p	figs-litotes	ἐγένετο…τάραχος οὐκ ὀλίγος	1	there was no small disturbance	“the people became very upset” See how you translated this in [Acts 12:18](../12/18.md) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
+ACT	19	23	nb3p	figs-litotes	ἐγένετο…τάραχος οὐκ ὀλίγος	1	there was no small disturbance	See how you translated this in [Acts 12:18](../12/18.md) Alternate translation: “the people became very upset” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
 ACT	19	23	rwf2		τῆς ὁδοῦ	1	the Way	This was a term used to refer to Christianity. See how you translated this title in [Acts 9:1](../09/01.md).
 ACT	19	24	y5ae	writing-background	Δημήτριος…τις ὀνόματι ἀργυροκόπος, ποιῶν ναοὺς ἀργυροῦς Ἀρτέμιδος	1	General Information:	This verse introduces background information about Demetrius. Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, sometimes translated as “Diana.” She was a false goddess of fertility. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
 ACT	19	24	opb9	translate-names	Δημήτριος	1		**Demetrius** is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
@@ -2416,7 +2415,7 @@ ACT	19	36	xj2n		μηδὲν προπετὲς πράσσειν	1	to do nothing r
 ACT	19	36	s67q		προπετὲς	1	rash	without careful thought
 ACT	19	37	s8a9		τοὺς ἄνδρας τούτους	1	these men	The words **these men** refer to Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions ([Acts 19:29](../19/29.md)).
 ACT	19	38	wgv5			0	Connecting Statement:	The town clerk finishes speaking to the crowd.
-ACT	19	38	qd4s		οὖν	1	Therefore	“Because what I have just said is true.” The town clerk had said in [Acts 19:37](../19/37.md) that Gaius and Aristarchus were not robbers or blasphemers.
+ACT	19	38	qd4s		οὖν	1	Therefore	The town clerk had said in [Acts 19:37](../19/37.md) that Gaius and Aristarchus were not robbers or blasphemers. Alternate translation: “Because what I have just said is true”
 ACT	19	38	zkx5	figs-abstractnouns	ἔχουσιν πρός τινα λόγον	1	have a word against anyone	Here having **a word against** someone means they want to accuse them of something. Alternate translation: “want to accuse someone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	19	38	szf7	translate-unknown	ἀνθύπατοί	1	proconsuls	the Roman governor’s representatives who made legal decisions in court (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
 ACT	19	38	g8tp		ἐγκαλείτωσαν ἀλλήλοις	1	Let them accuse one another	This does not mean Demetrius and those with him will accuse each other. It means this is a place where people in general can speak their accusation. Alternate translation: “There people can accuse one another”
@@ -2429,7 +2428,7 @@ ACT	20	1	cwq7			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul leaves Ephesus and continues his tr
 ACT	20	1	y5cq		μετὰ δὲ τὸ παύσασθαι τὸν θόρυβον	1	After the uproar had ended	Alternate translation: “After the riot” or “Following the riot”
 ACT	20	1	hr32		ἀσπασάμενος	1	and said farewell	Alternate translation: “and he said goodbye”
 ACT	20	2	edb8		παρακαλέσας αὐτοὺς λόγῳ πολλῷ	1	had exhorted them with many words	Alternate translation: “had greatly encouraged the believers by saying many things” or “had said many things to challenge the believers”
-ACT	20	3	yxj3	figs-metaphor	ποιήσας τε μῆνας τρεῖς	1	And after he had spent three months there	“And after he had stayed there three months.” This speaks about time as if it were something a person could spend. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
+ACT	20	3	yxj3	figs-metaphor	ποιήσας τε μῆνας τρεῖς	1	And after he had spent three months there	This speaks about time as if it were something a person could spend. Alternate translation: “And after he had stayed there three months” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	20	3	cit9	figs-activepassive	γενομένης ἐπιβουλῆς αὐτῷ ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων	1	a plot was formed against him by the Jews	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the Jews formed a plot against him” or “the Jews formed a secret plan to harm him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	20	3	ah5w	figs-synecdoche	ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων	1	by the Jews	This means only some of **the Jews**. Alternate translation: “by some of the Jews” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	20	3	m7na		μέλλοντι ἀνάγεσθαι εἰς τὴν Συρίαν	1	as he was about to sail for Syria	Alternate translation: “as he was ready to sail to Syria”
@@ -2491,7 +2490,7 @@ ACT	20	23	q3ie	figs-metonymy	δεσμὰ καὶ θλίψεις με μένου
 ACT	20	24	w8d2	figs-metaphor	ὡς τελειῶσαι τὸν δρόμον μου, καὶ τὴν διακονίαν ἣν ἔλαβον παρὰ τοῦ Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ	1	so as to finish my race and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus	This speaks about Paul’s **race** and **ministry** as if they are objects that Jesus gives and Paul receives. Alternate translation: “so that I may complete the work that the Lord Jesus has commanded me to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	20	24	ga6d	figs-doublet	τὸν δρόμον μου, καὶ τὴν διακονίαν	1		Here, **race** and **ministry** mean basically the same thing. Paul repeats this for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
 ACT	20	24	m5gc	figs-metaphor	τελειῶσαι τὸν δρόμον μου	1	to finish my race	Paul speaks about completing the work that Jesus has commanded him to do as if he were running a **race**. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-ACT	20	24	hg3l		διαμαρτύρασθαι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	to solemnly testify to the gospel of the grace of God	“to tell people what I have personally learned about the good news of God’s grace.” This is the ministry that Paul received from Jesus.
+ACT	20	24	hg3l		διαμαρτύρασθαι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	to solemnly testify to the gospel of the grace of God	This is the ministry that Paul received from Jesus. Alternate translation: “to tell people what I have personally learned about the good news of God’s grace”
 ACT	20	25	f1sb			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues to talk to the Ephesian elders ([Acts 20:17](../20/17.md)).
 ACT	20	25	kj9c		καὶ νῦν ἰδοὺ, ἐγὼ οἶδα	1	And now, behold, I know	Alternate translation: “And now, pay careful attention, because I know”
 ACT	20	25	z4ng		ἐγὼ οἶδα ὅτι…ὑμεῖς πάντες	1	I know that you all	Alternate translation: “I know that all of you”
@@ -2499,14 +2498,14 @@ ACT	20	25	aur9	figs-metonymy	ἐν οἷς διῆλθον κηρύσσων τ
 ACT	20	25	cq45	figs-synecdoche	οὐκέτι ὄψεσθε τὸ πρόσωπόν μου	1	will see my face no more	The word **face** here represents Paul’s physical body. Alternate translation: “will not see me anymore on this earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	20	26	e546	figs-metonymy	καθαρός εἰμι ἀπὸ τοῦ αἵματος πάντων	1	I am innocent from the blood of all	Here, **blood** stands for a person’s death, which, in this case, is not physical death but spiritual death when God declares a person guilty of sin. Paul had told them God’s truth. Alternate translation: “I am not responsible for anyone whom God judges guilty of sin because they did not trust in Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	20	26	v5el	figs-gendernotations	πάντων	1	of all	Here this means any person whether male or female. Alternate translation: “of any person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
-ACT	20	27	qa9y	figs-litotes	οὐ γὰρ ὑπεστειλάμην τοῦ μὴ ἀναγγεῖλαι…ὑμῖν	1	For I did not hold back from declaring to you	“For I did not keep silent and not tell you.” You can state this in positive form. Alternate translation: “For I certainly declared to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
+ACT	20	27	qa9y	figs-litotes	οὐ γὰρ ὑπεστειλάμην τοῦ μὴ ἀναγγεῖλαι…ὑμῖν	1	For I did not hold back from declaring to you	You can state this in positive form. Alternate translation: “For I certainly declared to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
 ACT	20	28	u52d	figs-metaphor	τῷ ποιμνίῳ, ἐν ᾧ ὑμᾶς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον ἔθετο ἐπισκόπους, ποιμαίνειν τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	the flock among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to shepherd the church of God	Believers are likened to a **flock** of sheep here. Church leaders are entrusted by God with the care of the community of believers just as a **shepherd** would care for his flock of sheep and protect them from wolves. Alternate translation: “the group of believers the Holy spirit has entrusted to you. Be sure to take care of the church of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	20	28	cx69	figs-metaphor	τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἣν περιεποιήσατο διὰ τοῦ αἵματος τοῦ ἰδίου	1	the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood	The shedding of the **blood** of Christ here is likened to a payment to God for our sins. Alternate translation: “the people Christ saved from their sins by shedding his blood on the cross” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	20	28	hjh6	figs-metonymy	τοῦ αἵματος τοῦ ἰδίου	1	his own blood	Here, **blood** stands for Christ’s death. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	20	29	ka6u	figs-metaphor	εἰσελεύσονται…λύκοι βαρεῖς εἰς ὑμᾶς, μὴ φειδόμενοι τοῦ ποιμνίου	1	vicious wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock	This is a picture of people who teach false doctrine and who harm the community of believers as though they were **wolves** that eat the sheep of the **flock**. Alternate translation: “many enemies will come among you and try to harm the community of believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	20	30	ftf4	figs-metaphor	τοῦ ἀποσπᾶν τοὺς μαθητὰς ὀπίσω ἑαυτῶν	1	to draw away the disciples after them	A false teacher convincing believers to start believing his false teaching is spoken of as if he were leading sheep away from the flock to follow him. Alternate translation: “in order to convince people who are disciples of Christ to become his disciples instead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	20	31	q2nl		γρηγορεῖτε, μνημονεύοντες	1	be alert, remembering	Alternate translation: “be on guard and remember” or “be on guard as you remember”
-ACT	20	31	ll64	figs-metaphor	γρηγορεῖτε	1	be alert	“be awake” or “watch out.” Christian leaders being **alert** about anyone that may harm the community of believers is spoken of as if they were guards in an army watching out for the enemy army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
+ACT	20	31	ll64	figs-metaphor	γρηγορεῖτε	1	be alert	Christian leaders being **alert** about anyone that may harm the community of believers is spoken of as if they were guards in an army watching out for the enemy army. Alternate translation: “be awake” or “watch out” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	20	31	pvt6		μνημονεύοντες ὅτι	1	Remembering that	Alternate translation: “continuing to remember that” or “not forgetting that”
 ACT	20	31	rt1h	figs-hyperbole	τριετίαν νύκτα καὶ ἡμέραν, οὐκ ἐπαυσάμην…νουθετῶν	1	for three years I did not stop admonishing … night and day	Paul did not teach them continuously for three years, but over the space of three years. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
 ACT	20	31	hs1m		οὐκ ἐπαυσάμην…νουθετῶν	1	I did not stop admonishing	Alternate translation: “I did not stop warning”
@@ -2541,7 +2540,7 @@ ACT	21	1	x7kg	translate-names	Πάταρα	1	Patara	Patara is a city on the sout
 ACT	21	2	nz9k	figs-metonymy	καὶ εὑρόντες πλοῖον διαπερῶν εἰς Φοινίκην	1	And when we found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia	Here, **a ship crossing over** stands for the crew that would sail the ship. Alternate translation: “And when we found a ship with a crew sailing over to Phoenicia” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	21	2	vbd3		πλοῖον διαπερῶν	1	a ship crossing over	Here, **crossing** does not mean it was presently crossing but that it would be crossing to Phoenicia soon. Alternate translation: “a ship that would be going across the water” or “a ship that would be going”
 ACT	21	3	er3r	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the word “we” refers to Luke, Paul, and those traveling with them, but not to the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-ACT	21	3	vkr2		καταλιπόντες αὐτὴν εὐώνυμον	1	leaving it behind on the left	“passed the island on our left” The **left** is the “port” side of a boat.
+ACT	21	3	vkr2		καταλιπόντες αὐτὴν εὐώνυμον	1	leaving it behind on the left	The **left** is the “port” side of a boat. Alternate translation: “passed the island on our left”
 ACT	21	3	hwx8	figs-metonymy	ἐκεῖσε…τὸ πλοῖον ἦν ἀποφορτιζόμενον τὸν γόμον	1	the ship was to unload its cargo there	Here, **ship** stands for the crew that was sailing the ship. Alternate translation: “the crew would unload the cargo from the ship there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	21	4	y35m		οἵτινες τῷ Παύλῳ ἔλεγον διὰ τοῦ Πνεύματος	1	Through the Spirit they kept saying to Paul	Alternate translation: “These believers told Paul what the Holy Spirit had revealed to them, for him”
 ACT	21	5	fe1u			0	General Information:	Here the word “They” refers to the believers from Tyre.
@@ -2554,7 +2553,7 @@ ACT	21	7	z4nt	translate-names	Πτολεμαΐδα	1	Ptolemais	Ptolemais was a c
 ACT	21	7	ff1s		τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς	1	the brothers	Alternate translation: “the fellow believers”
 ACT	21	8	ay52		ἐκ τῶν ἑπτὰ	1	from the seven	The **seven** refers to the men chosen to distribute food and aid to the widows in [Acts 6:5](../06/05.md).
 ACT	21	8	vi48		εὐαγγελιστοῦ	1	evangelist	a person who tells people the good news about Jesus
-ACT	21	9	rcf4		τούτῳ	1	this man	“Philip” from verse 8
+ACT	21	9	rcf4		τούτῳ	1	this man	Alternate translation: “Philip”
 ACT	21	9	cv8b	writing-background	δὲ	1	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells background information about Philip and his daughters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
 ACT	21	9	r1i1		θυγατέρες τέσσαρες παρθένοι, προφητεύουσαι	1	four virgin daughters who prophesy	Alternate translation: “four virgin daughters who regularly receive and pass along messages from God”
 ACT	21	10	fe6s	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the words “we” and “us” refers to Luke, Paul, and those with them, but not to the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
@@ -2596,9 +2595,9 @@ ACT	21	21	sdl3	figs-metonymy	ἀποστασίαν…ἀπὸ Μωϋσέως	1	a
 ACT	21	21	knt4	figs-metaphor	μηδὲ τοῖς ἔθεσιν περιπατεῖν	1	not to walk in the customs	To obey **the customs** is spoken of as if the customs were a path that people could **walk** along. Alternate translation: “and not to obey the customs” or “and not to practice the customs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	21	21	u56t		τοῖς ἔθεσιν	1	in the customs	Alternate translation: “do the things that Jews normally do”
 ACT	21	22	b28b	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the word “we” refers to James and the elders ([Acts 21:18](../21/18.md)). The word “They” refers to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem who wanted to teach Jewish believers that they could still follow the laws of Moses ([Acts 21:20-21](./20.md)). The words “them,” “their,” and the first “they” refer to the four men who made a vow. The second words “they” and “They” refer to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem who wanted to teach Jewish believers that they could still follow the laws of Moses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-ACT	21	23	b22r		ἡμῖν ἄνδρες τέσσαρες, εὐχὴν ἔχοντες ἀφ’ ἑαυτῶν	1	four men with us having a vow from themselves	“four men who have made a promise to God.” This was the kind of vow where a person would not drink alcohol or cut his hair until the end of a set period of time.
+ACT	21	23	b22r		ἡμῖν ἄνδρες τέσσαρες, εὐχὴν ἔχοντες ἀφ’ ἑαυτῶν	1	four men with us having a vow from themselves	This was the kind of vow where a person would not drink alcohol or cut his hair until the end of a set period of time. Alternate translation: “four men who have made a promise to God”
 ACT	21	24	km4w	figs-explicit	τούτους παραλαβὼν, ἁγνίσθητι σὺν αὐτοῖς	1	Having taken these men, be purified with them	They had to make themselves ritually pure so they could worship in the temple. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	21	24	c3ap	figs-explicit	δαπάνησον ἐπ’ αὐτοῖς	1	pay the expenses for them	“pay for what they will need.” The expenses would go toward buying a male and female lamb, a ram, and grain and drink offerings. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+ACT	21	24	c3ap	figs-explicit	δαπάνησον ἐπ’ αὐτοῖς	1	pay the expenses for them	The expenses would go toward buying a male and female lamb, a ram, and grain and drink offerings. Alternate translation: “pay for what they will need” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	21	24	abq6	translate-symaction	ξυρήσονται τὴν κεφαλήν	1	they will shave their heads	This was a sign that the person had completed what they promised God they would do. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 ACT	21	24	nu9v	figs-activepassive	ὧν κατήχηνται περὶ σοῦ	1	what they have been told about you	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the things that people are saying about you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	21	24	sv6i	figs-metaphor	στοιχεῖς καὶ αὐτὸς, φυλάσσων τὸν νόμον	1	you yourself walk in and obey the law	This speaks of obeying the law as if **the law** were a path and people can **walk** along it. Alternate translation: “live a life that conforms to the law of Moses and other Jewish customs” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
@@ -2652,7 +2651,7 @@ ACT	21	37	inl1		τῷ χιλιάρχῳ	1	to the commander	a Roman military offi
 ACT	21	37	p5cd	figs-rquestion	Ἑλληνιστὶ γινώσκεις?	1	Do you know Greek?	The commander uses this questions to express surprise that Paul is not who he thought he was. Alternate translation: “So you speak Greek.” or “I didn’t know you spoke Greek.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 ACT	21	38	xx2w	figs-rquestion	οὐκ ἄρα σὺ εἶ ὁ Αἰγύπτιος, ὁ πρὸ τούτων τῶν ἡμερῶν, ἀναστατώσας καὶ ἐξαγαγὼν εἰς τὴν ἔρημον τοὺς τετρακισχιλίους ἄνδρας τῶν σικαρίων?	1	Are you not then the Egyptian who before this day revolted and led the four thousand men of the ‘Assassins’ out into the wilderness?	The commander uses this question and the question “Do you speak Greek?” (verse 37) to express surprise that Paul is not who he thought he was. Possible meanings are (1) as in ULT, the commander believes that even though Paul speaks Greek, Paul is the Egyptian. “Even though you speak Greek, I still think you are the Egyptian who before this day revolted and led the four thousand men of the ‘Assassins’ out into the wilderness.” (2) Because Paul speaks Greek, the commander thinks that perhaps Paul is not the Egyptian. “So you speak Greek. Perhaps I was wrong to think you were that Egyptian who before this day revolted and led the four thousand men of the ‘Assassins’ out into the wilderness.” It is best to retain the questions if the reader can infer one of the two meanings from them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 ACT	21	38	nxs6	figs-explicit	οὐκ ἄρα σὺ εἶ ὁ Αἰγύπτιος	1	Are you not then the Egyptian	Shortly before Paul’s visit, an unnamed man from Egypt had launched a revolt against Rome in Jerusalem. Later he escaped into the wilderness and the commander wonders if Paul might be the same man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	21	38	tqh6	translate-numbers	τοὺς τετρακισχιλίους ἄνδρας	1	the 4,000 men	“the four thousand terrorists” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
+ACT	21	38	tqh6	translate-numbers	τοὺς τετρακισχιλίους ἄνδρας	1	the 4,000 men	Alternate translation: “the four thousand terrorists” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	21	38	p2ym		τῶν σικαρίων	1	of the ‘Assassins’	This refers to a group of Jewish rebels who killed Romans and anyone who supported Romans.
 ACT	21	39	t6ax			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul begins to defend what he did.
 ACT	21	39	ys84		δέομαι…σου	1	I ask you	Alternate translation: “I beg you” or “I plead with you”
@@ -2671,9 +2670,9 @@ ACT	22	3	g311	figs-activepassive	ἀνατεθραμμένος δὲ ἐν τῇ
 ACT	22	3	d4dx	figs-metonymy	παρὰ τοὺς πόδας Γαμαλιήλ	1	at the feet of Gamaliel	Here, **feet** stands for the place where a student would sit while learning from a teacher. Alternate translation: “by Gamaliel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	22	3	b1dq		Γαμαλιήλ	1	of Gamaliel	Gamaliel was one of the most prominent teachers of the Jewish law. See how you translated this name in [Acts 5:34](../05/34.md).
 ACT	22	3	iz4g	figs-activepassive	πεπαιδευμένος κατὰ ἀκρίβειαν τοῦ πατρῴου νόμου	1	instructed according to the strict ways of the law of our fathers	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “he instructed me how to carefully obey every law of our forefathers” or “the instruction I received followed the exact details of the law of our forefathers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
-ACT	22	3	lqk7		τοῦ πατρῴου νόμου	1	of the law of our fathers	“of the law of our ancestors.” This refers to the law that God gave to the people of Israel through Moses.
+ACT	22	3	lqk7		τοῦ πατρῴου νόμου	1	of the law of our fathers	This refers to the law that God gave to the people of Israel through Moses. Alternate translation: “of the law of our ancestors”
 ACT	22	3	a8d6		ζηλωτὴς ὑπάρχων τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	being zealous for God	Alternate translation: “I am completely dedicated to obeying God” or “I am passionate about my service to God”
-ACT	22	3	dbl4		καθὼς πάντες ὑμεῖς ἐστε σήμερον	1	just as all of you are today	“in the same way all of you are today.” Paul compares himself with the crowd.
+ACT	22	3	dbl4		καθὼς πάντες ὑμεῖς ἐστε σήμερον	1	just as all of you are today	Paul compares himself with the crowd. Alternate translation: “in the same way all of you are today”
 ACT	22	4	jy3z	figs-metonymy	ὃς ταύτην τὴν Ὁδὸν ἐδίωξα	1	I persecuted this Way	Here, **this Way** represents the people who belonged to the group called “the Way.” Alternate translation: “I persecuted the people who belonged to this Way” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	22	4	bk4c		ταύτην τὴν Ὁδὸν	1	this Way	This was a term used to refer to Christianity. See how you translated **the Way** in [Acts 9:2](../09/02.md).
 ACT	22	4	dr8c	figs-abstractnouns	ἄχρι θανάτου	1	as far as death	The word **death** can be translated with the verb “kill” or “die.” Alternate translation: “and I looked for ways to kill them” or “to the point of killing them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
@@ -2717,7 +2716,7 @@ ACT	22	18	qul6		οὐ παραδέξονταί σου μαρτυρίαν περ
 ACT	22	19	q5cl			0	General Information:	Here the word “they” refers to the non-believing Jews in Jerusalem.
 ACT	22	19	p7gz			0	Connecting Statement:	This ends what Paul was able to say to the crowd of Jewish people by the fortress.
 ACT	22	19	im4n	figs-rpronouns	αὐτοὶ ἐπίστανται	1	they themselves know	The word **themselves** is used for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
-ACT	22	19	da1e		κατὰ τὰς συναγωγὰς	1	according to the synagogues	“in each of the synagogues” or “in every synagogue.” Paul went to synagogues to find Jews who believed in Jesus.
+ACT	22	19	da1e		κατὰ τὰς συναγωγὰς	1	according to the synagogues	Paul went to synagogues to find Jews who believed in Jesus. Alternate translation: “in each of the synagogues” or “in every synagogue”
 ACT	22	20	y7t1	figs-metonymy	ἐξεχύννετο τὸ αἷμα Στεφάνου τοῦ μάρτυρός σου	1	the blood of Stephen your witness was spilled	Here, **blood** stands for Stephen’s life. To **spill blood** means to kill. Alternate translation: “your witness Stephen was killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	22	20	udrd	figs-activepassive	ἐξεχύννετο τὸ αἷμα Στεφάνου τοῦ μάρτυρός σου	1		If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they killed Stephen who testified about you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	22	22	fj9x			0	General Information:	Here the words “him” and the first two words “he” refer to Paul. The word “He” and the last “he” refer to the chief captain.
@@ -2735,8 +2734,8 @@ ACT	22	25	yjw3	figs-rquestion	εἰ ἄνθρωπον Ῥωμαῖον καὶ
 ACT	22	26	pca7	figs-rquestion	τί μέλλεις ποιεῖν?	1	What are you about to do?	This question is used to urge the commander to reconsider his plan to whip Paul. Alternate translation: “You should not do this!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 ACT	22	27	pe31			0	General Information:	Here the word “him” refers to Paul.
 ACT	22	27	e69y	figs-go	προσελθὼν…ὁ χιλίαρχος	1	having come, the commander	Here, **come** can be translated as “gone.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
-ACT	22	28	dr2w		ἐγὼ πολλοῦ κεφαλαίου τὴν πολιτείαν ταύτην ἐκτησάμην	1	I bought this citizenship with a large amount of money	“I paid a lot of money to the Roman authorities to become a citizen of Rome.” The captain may be making this statement because he knows how hard it is to become a Roman citizen, and he suspects Paul is not telling truth.
+ACT	22	28	dr2w		ἐγὼ πολλοῦ κεφαλαίου τὴν πολιτείαν ταύτην ἐκτησάμην	1	I bought this citizenship with a large amount of money	The captain may be making this statement because he knows how hard it is to become a Roman citizen, and he suspects Paul is not telling truth. Alternate translation: “I paid a lot of money to the Roman authorities to become a citizen of Rome”
-ACT	22	28	r79c	figs-abstractnouns	ἐγὼ…τὴν πολιτείαν ταύτην ἐκτησάμην	1	I bought this citizenship	“I paid for citizenship.” The word **citizenship** is an abstract noun. Alternate translation: “I became a citizen by paying for it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
+ACT	22	28	r79c	figs-abstractnouns	ἐγὼ…τὴν πολιτείαν ταύτην ἐκτησάμην	1	I bought this citizenship	The word **citizenship** is an abstract noun. Alternate translation: “I became a citizen by paying for it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	22	28	rly1		ἐγὼ δὲ καὶ γεγέννημαι	1	I, however, was indeed born as one	If a father is a Roman citizen, then his children become Roman citizens automatically when they are born. Paul's father was a Roman. Alternate translation: “But I am a citizen by birth!”
 ACT	22	29	ii8p		οἱ μέλλοντες…ἀνετάζειν	1	those who were about to examine	Alternate translation: “the men who planned to examine” or “the men who were preparing to question”
 ACT	22	30	g33i			0	General Information:	Here the word “he” refers to the chief captain.
@@ -2760,7 +2759,7 @@ ACT	23	6	iz18	figs-abstractnouns	περὶ ἐλπίδος καὶ ἀναστά
 ACT	23	6	dchr	figs-nominaladj	περὶ ἐλπίδος καὶ ἀναστάσεως νεκρῶν	1		If your language does not use the nominal adjective **dead**, you can be express it as “those who have died.” Alternate translation: “I have confidence that those who have died will come back to life again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
 ACT	23	7	abs3		ἐσχίσθη τὸ πλῆθος	1	the crowd was divided	Alternate translation: “the people in the crowd strongly disagreed with one another”
 ACT	23	8	gl1s	writing-background	Σαδδουκαῖοι μὲν γὰρ…Φαρισαῖοι δὲ	1	For the Sadducees … but the Pharisees	This is background information about the Sadducees and Pharisees. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
-ACT	23	9	eaf1		ἐγένετο δὲ κραυγὴ μεγάλη	1	So a large uproar occurred	“So they began shouting loudly at one another.” The word **so** marks an event that happened because of something else that happened previously. In this case, the previous event is Paul’s stating his belief in the resurrection.
+ACT	23	9	eaf1		ἐγένετο δὲ κραυγὴ μεγάλη	1	So a large uproar occurred	The word **so** marks an event that happened because of something else that happened previously. In this case, the previous event is Paul’s stating his belief in the resurrection. Alternate translation: “So they began shouting loudly at one another”
 ACT	23	9	ayr8	figs-hypo	εἰ…πνεῦμα ἐλάλησεν αὐτῷ, ἢ ἄγγελος	1	what if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel?	The Pharisees are rebuking the Sadducees by affirming that spirits and angels do exist and can speak to people. Alternate translation: “perhaps a spirit or an angel has spoken to him!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
 ACT	23	10	dr1d	figs-abstractnouns	πολλῆς δὲ γινομένης στάσεως	1	And when a great argument happened	The phrase **a great argument** can be re-stated as “to argue violently.” Alternate translation: “And when they began to argue violently” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	23	10	s65i		χιλίαρχος	1	commander	a Roman military officer or leader of about 600 soldiers
@@ -2771,9 +2770,9 @@ ACT	23	10	ap3c		εἰς τὴν παρεμβολήν	1	into the fortress	This fo
 ACT	23	11	i9w5		τῇ…ἐπιούσῃ νυκτὶ	1	the following night	This means the night after the day Paul went before the council. Alternate translation: “that night”
 ACT	23	11	r4q4	figs-ellipsis	εἰς Ῥώμην μαρτυρῆσαι	1	to testify in Rome	The words “about me” are understood. Alternate translation: “to bear witness about me in Rome” or “to testify about me in Rome” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
 ACT	23	12	fm3y			0	Connecting Statement:	While Paul was in the prison at the fortress, the disbelieving religious Jews vow to kill him.
-ACT	23	12	klb4		ποιήσαντες συστροφὴν	1	having formed a conspiracy	“having organized a group with a shared purpose” here, to kill Paul.
+ACT	23	12	klb4		ποιήσαντες συστροφὴν	1	having formed a conspiracy	They formed this **conspiracy** for the purpose of killing Paul. Alternate translation: “having organized a group with a shared purpose”
 ACT	23	12	g3sj	figs-explicit	ἀνεθεμάτισαν ἑαυτοὺς	1	cursed themselves	It can be made explicit what would cause them to be cursed. Alternate translation: “asked God to curse them if they did not do what they promised” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
-ACT	23	13	f1u2	translate-numbers	τεσσεράκοντα οἱ	1	40 who	“forty men who” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
+ACT	23	13	f1u2	translate-numbers	τεσσεράκοντα οἱ	1	40 who	Alternate translation: “forty men who” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	23	13	u5s5		οἱ ταύτην τὴν συνωμοσίαν ποιησάμενοι	1	who had formed this conspiracy	Alternate translation: “who had made this plan” or “who planned to kill Paul”
 ACT	23	14	zb6w		οἵτινες	1	General Information:	Here the word “They” refers to the forty Jews in [Acts 23:13](../23/13.md).
 ACT	23	14	ur73	figs-metaphor	ἀναθέματι ἀνεθεματίσαμεν ἑαυτοὺς, μηδενὸς γεύσασθαι ἕως οὗ ἀποκτείνωμεν τὸν Παῦλον	1	We have cursed ourselves with a curse, to eat nothing until we have killed Paul	To make a vow and to ask God to curse them if they do not fulfill their vow is spoken of as if the curse were an object that they carry on their shoulders. Alternate translation: “We have sworn to eat nothing until we have killed Paul. We asked God to curse us if we do not do what we promised to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
@@ -2794,14 +2793,13 @@ ACT	23	19	yp12		ἐπιλαβόμενος…τῆς χειρὸς αὐτοῦ
 ACT	23	20	uv6r	figs-synecdoche	οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι συνέθεντο	1	The Jews have agreed	This does not mean all **Jews**, but all of the group that was there. Alternate translation: “Some of the Jews have agreed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 ACT	23	20	wp5d		Παῦλον καταγάγῃς	1	you might bring Paul down	Alternate translation: “you would bring Paul down from the fortress”
 ACT	23	20	fev5		ὡς μέλλων τι ἀκριβέστερον πυνθάνεσθαι περὶ αὐτοῦ.	1	as if they were going to inquire something more concerning him	Alternate translation: “pretending they want to learn more about what Paul has done”
-ACT	23	21	vdr5	translate-numbers	ἄνδρες…τεσσεράκοντα	1	40 … men	“forty … men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
+ACT	23	21	vdr5	translate-numbers	ἄνδρες…τεσσεράκοντα	1	40 … men	Alternate translation: “forty … men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	23	21	i2k9		ἐνεδρεύουσιν…αὐτὸν	1	lie in wait for him	Alternate translation: “are ready to ambush Paul” or “are waiting to kill Paul”
 ACT	23	21	r695		οἵτινες ἀνεθεμάτισαν ἑαυτοὺς μήτε φαγεῖν μήτε πιεῖν, ἕως οὗ ἀνέλωσιν αὐτόν	1	who have cursed themselves neither to eat nor to drink until they have killed him	Alternate translation: “who have sworn to eat or drink nothing until they have killed Paul. And they asked God to curse them if they do not do what they promised to do”
 ACT	23	22	av3g			0	General Information:	Here the word “he” refers the chief captain.
 ACT	23	22	av3h			0	General Information:	Felix, who resided at Caesarea, was the roman governor of the area.
 ACT	23	23	wk7k		προσκαλεσάμενός	1	having summoned	Alternate translation: “having called to himself”
-ACT	23	23	b7z3	translate-numbers	ἱππεῖς ἑβδομήκοντα	1	70 horsemen	“seventy horsemen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
+ACT	23	23	mgi9	translate-numbers	δεξιολάβους διακοσίους	1	200 spearmen	Alternate translation: “two hundred soldiers that are armed with spears” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
-ACT	23	23	mgi9	translate-numbers	δεξιολάβους διακοσίους	1	200 spearmen	“two hundred soldiers that are armed with spears” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	23	23	kg8s		τρίτης ὥρας τῆς νυκτός	1	third hour of the night	This was about 9:00 PM.
 ACT	23	25	vg8x			0	General Information:	The chief captain writes a letter to Governor Felix about the arrest of Paul.
 ACT	23	25	vg8y	translate-names		0	General Information:	Claudius Lysias is the name of the chief captain. Governor Felix was the Roman governor over the whole region. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
@@ -2835,16 +2833,16 @@ ACT	24	intro	j74u			0		# Acts 24 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formattin
 ACT	24	1	bc8k			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul is on trial in Caesarea. Tertullus presents Governor Felix with the charges against Paul.
 ACT	24	1	e8rp		μετὰ δὲ πέντε ἡμέρας	1	And after five days	Alternate translation: “And five days after the Roman soldiers took Paul to Caesarea”
 ACT	24	1	n9gu	translate-names	Ἁνανίας	1	Ananias	This is the name of a man. This is not the same Ananias as in [Acts 5:1](../05/01.md) nor the same Ananias as in [Acts 9:10](../09/10.md). See how you translated this in [Acts 23:1](../23/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
-ACT	24	1	f3vx		ῥήτορος	1	an orator	“a lawyer.” Tertullus was an expert in Roman law who was there to accuse Paul in court.
+ACT	24	1	f3vx		ῥήτορος	1	an orator	Alternate translation: Tertullus was an expert in Roman law who was there to accuse Paul in court. “a lawyer”
 ACT	24	1	xm6c	translate-names	Τερτύλλου	1	Tertullus	**Tertullus** is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	24	1	q7wj		κατέβη	1	went there	Alternate translation: “went to Caesarea where Paul was”
 ACT	24	1	nq9x		τῷ ἡγεμόνι	1	to the governor	Alternate translation: “in the presence of the governor who was judge in the court”
-ACT	24	1	zm5e		ἐνεφάνισαν…κατὰ τοῦ Παύλου	1	appeared … against Paul	Alternate translation: “came there … to argue before the governor the case that Paul had broken the law.”
+ACT	24	1	zm5e		ἐνεφάνισαν…κατὰ τοῦ Παύλου	1	appeared … against Paul	Alternate translation: “came there … to argue before the governor the case that Paul had broken the law”
 ACT	24	2	e6zg	figs-exclusive	πολλῆς εἰρήνης τυγχάνοντες	1	We have obtained great peace	Here, **we** refers to the citizens under Felix. Alternate translation: “we, the people that you govern, have obtained great peace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 ACT	24	2	qw1r	figs-you	σοῦ…σῆς	1	General Information:	Here the words **you** and **your** refers to Felix, the governor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 ACT	24	2	sv8c		καὶ διορθωμάτων γινομένων τῷ ἔθνει τούτῳ διὰ τῆς σῆς προνοίας	1	and good reforms have happened to our nation through your foresight	Alternate translation: “and your planning has greatly improved our nation”
 ACT	24	3	r5jl	figs-abstractnouns	μετὰ πάσης εὐχαριστίας	1	with all thankfulness	The word **thankfulness** is an abstract noun. It can be stated as an adjective or verb. Alternate translation: “so we are very thankful and we welcome everything that you do” or “so we thank you very much and welcome everything that you do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
-ACT	24	3	q3fj		κράτιστε Φῆλιξ	1	most excellent Felix	“Governor Felix who deserves greatest honor.” Felix was the Roman governor over the whole region. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Acts 23:25](../23/25.md).
+ACT	24	3	q3fj		κράτιστε Φῆλιξ	1	most excellent Felix	Felix was the Roman governor over the whole region. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Acts 23:25](../23/25.md). Alternate translation: “Governor Felix who deserves greatest honor”
 ACT	24	4	tyq8	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	The word “we” refers to Ananias, certain elders, and Tertullus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
 ACT	24	4	jww2		ἵνα δὲ μὴ ἐπὶ πλεῖον σε ἐνκόπτω	1	However, in order that we may not bother you any longer	Possible meanings are (1) “so that I will not take up too much of your time” or (2) “so that I will not tire you”
 ACT	24	4	xfm5		ἀκοῦσαί…ἡμῶν συντόμως, τῇ σῇ ἐπιεικείᾳ	1	to briefly listen to us in your kindness	Alternate translation: “kindly listen to my short speech”
@@ -2861,13 +2859,13 @@ ACT	24	10	ict8			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul responds to Governor Felix about t
 ACT	24	10	s92a		νεύσαντος…τοῦ ἡγεμόνος	1	and the governor motioned	Alternate translation: “and the governor gestured”
 ACT	24	10	uu7a	figs-metonymy	κριτὴν τῷ ἔθνει τούτῳ	1	a judge to this nation	Here, **this nation** refers to the people of the Jewish nation. Alternate translation: “a judge for the people of the Jewish nation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	24	10	sr5t		ἀπολογοῦμαι	1	I … make my defense	Alternate translation: “I … explain my situation”
-ACT	24	11	dr4u	translate-numbers	ἡμέραι δώδεκα, ἀφ’ ἧς	1	12 days from when	“twelve days since” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
+ACT	24	11	dr4u	translate-numbers	ἡμέραι δώδεκα, ἀφ’ ἧς	1	12 days from when	Alternate translation: “twelve days since” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	24	12	wbf6		ἢ ἐπίστασιν ποιοῦντα ὄχλου	1	nor causing a rebellion of the crowd	Alternate translation: “and I did not provoke the crowd to rebel against Rome”
 ACT	24	14	c5xa		ὁμολογῶ…τοῦτό σοι	1	I confess this to you	Alternate translation: “I acknowledge this to you”
 ACT	24	14	k79p		ὅτι κατὰ τὴν Ὁδὸν	1	that according to the Way	The phrase **the Way** was a title used for Christianity during Paul’s time.
 ACT	24	14	rqu3		λέγουσιν αἵρεσιν	1	they call a sect	This is a smaller group of people within a larger group. Tertullus considers the Christians to be a small group within Judaism. See how you translated **sect** in [Acts 24:5](../24/05.md).
 ACT	24	14	cg73		οὕτως λατρεύω τῷ πατρῴῳ Θεῷ	1	in that way I serve the God of our fathers	Paul uses the phrase “in that way” to mean that he, as a believer in Jesus, serves God just as their Jewish ancestors did. He is not leading a **sect** or teaching something new that is opposed to their ancient religion.
-ACT	24	15	nv5a		καὶ αὐτοὶ	1	also these men	“the same as these men.” Here, **these men** refers to the Jews who are accusing Paul in court.
+ACT	24	15	nv5a		καὶ αὐτοὶ	1	also these men	Here, **these men** refers to the Jews who are accusing Paul in court. Alternate translation: “the same as these men”
 ACT	24	15	qza8	figs-abstractnouns	ἀνάστασιν μέλλειν ἔσεσθαι, δικαίων τε καὶ ἀδίκων	1	that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and of the unrighteous	The abstract noun **resurrection** can be stated with the verb “resurrect.” Alternate translation: “that God will resurrect all who have died, both the righteous and the unrighteous” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	24	15	x1yd	figs-nominaladj	δικαίων τε καὶ ἀδίκων	1	of both the righteous and the unrighteous	These nominal adjectives refer to **righteous** people and **unrighteous** people. AT “both of righteous people and unrighteous people” or “both of those who have done what is right and those who have done what is evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
 ACT	24	16	sfw4		αὐτὸς ἀσκῶ…διὰ παντός	1	I myself always strive	Alternate translation: “I myself always work hard” or “I always do my best”
@@ -2887,7 +2885,7 @@ ACT	24	21	d2lm	figs-activepassive	ἐγὼ κρίνομαι σήμερον ἐφ
 ACT	24	22	w1tn	translate-names		0	General Information:	Felix is the Roman governor of the area who resides at Caesarea. See how you translated this name in [Acts 23:24](../23/24.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 ACT	24	22	a87f		τῆς Ὁδοῦ	1	the Way	This is a title for Christianity. See how you translated this in [Acts 9:2](../09/02.md).
 ACT	24	22	k1f7		Λυσίας	1	Lysias	This is the name of the commander. See how you translated this name in [Acts 23:26](../23/26.md).
-ACT	24	22	z5f9		καταβῇ	1	may come down	“may come down from Jerusalem.” Jerusalem was higher than Caesarea so it was normal for them to speak of coming **down** from Jerusalem.
+ACT	24	22	z5f9		καταβῇ	1	may come down	Jerusalem was higher than Caesarea so it was normal for them to speak of coming **down** from Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “may come down from Jerusalem”
 ACT	24	22	ldi8		διαγνώσομαι τὰ καθ’ ὑμᾶς	1	I will decide the things concerning you	Alternate translation: “I will make a decision concerning these accusations against you” or “I will judge whether you are guilty”
 ACT	24	23	sxy2		ἔχειν…ἄνεσιν	1	to have rest	Alternate translation: “to grant Paul some freedom not otherwise granted to prisoners”
 ACT	24	24	wus4		μετὰ δὲ ἡμέρας τινὰς	1	But after some days	Alternate translation: “But after several days”
@@ -2946,7 +2944,7 @@ ACT	25	15	b6hx	figs-metaphor	περὶ οὗ…ἐνεφάνισαν	1	brought c
 ACT	25	15	hyp5	figs-abstractnouns	αἰτούμενοι κατ’ αὐτοῦ καταδίκην	1	requesting a judgment against him	The abstract noun “judgment” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “asking me to judge him” or “requesting that I judge him to be guilty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	25	16	e4tk	figs-metaphor	χαρίζεσθαί τινα ἄνθρωπον	1	to hand over any man	Here, **hand over** represents sending someone to people who will punish or kill him. Alternate translation: “to let someone punish anyone” or “to condemn anyone to death” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	25	16	xjb4	figs-idiom	πρὶν ἢ ὁ κατηγορούμενος, κατὰ πρόσωπον ἔχοι τοὺς κατηγόρους	1	before the one who is accused may have his accusers face to face	Here, **have his accusers face to face** is an idiom that means to meet in person with the people who accuse him. Alternate translation: “before the person whom others have accused of a crime had met directly with those who accused him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
-ACT	25	17	z6g2		οὖν	1	Therefore	“Because what I have just said is true.” Fetus had just said that an accused man should be able to face his accusers and make his defense.
+ACT	25	17	z6g2		οὖν	1	Therefore	Fetus had just said that an accused man should be able to face his accusers and make his defense. Alternate translation: “Because what I have just said is true”
 ACT	25	17	rm5z		συνελθόντων…ἐνθάδε	1	when they had come together here	Alternate translation: “when the Jewish leaders had come to meet with me here”
 ACT	25	17	efe2	figs-metonymy	καθίσας ἐπὶ τοῦ βήματος	1	having sat in the judgment seat	Here, **judgment seat** refers to Festus ruling over Paul’s trial as judge. Alternate translation: “having sat upon the seat to act as judge” or “having sat down as judge” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	25	17	hm6g	figs-activepassive	ἐκέλευσα ἀχθῆναι τὸν ἄνδρα	1	I commanded the man to be brought in	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “I ordered the soldiers to bring Paul before me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
@@ -2955,7 +2953,7 @@ ACT	25	20	y9bv	figs-activepassive	κἀκεῖ κρίνεσθαι περὶ το
 ACT	25	21	yli3			0	Connecting Statement:	Festus finishes explaining Paul’s case to King Agrippa.
 ACT	25	21	ie7x	figs-activepassive	τοῦ δὲ Παύλου ἐπικαλεσαμένου τηρηθῆναι αὐτὸν εἰς τὴν τοῦ Σεβαστοῦ διάγνωσιν	1	But when Paul appealed for him to be kept for the decision of the emperor	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “But when Paul insisted that he stay under Roman guard until the time when the emperor could decide his case” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	25	21	ceq2	figs-activepassive	ἐκέλευσα τηρεῖσθαι αὐτὸν	1	I commanded him to be kept	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “I ordered the soldiers to keep him in custody” or “I told the soldiers to guard him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
-ACT	25	22	t322	writing-quotations	αὔριον, φησίν, ἀκούσῃ αὐτοῦ	1	“Tomorrow,” he says, “you will hear him.”	The phrase **he says** can be moved to the beginning of the sentence. Alternate translation: “Festus says, ‘I will arrange for you to listen to Paul tomorrow.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-quotations]])
+ACT	25	22	t322	writing-quotations	αὔριον, φησίν, ἀκούσῃ αὐτοῦ	1		The phrase **he says** can be moved to the beginning of the sentence. Alternate translation: “Festus says, ‘I will arrange for you to listen to Paul tomorrow.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-quotations]])
 ACT	25	23	y1yj			0	General Information:	Though he ruled over only a few territories, Agrippa was the current reigning king in Palestine. Bernice was his sister. See how you translated these names in [Acts 25:13](../25/13.md).
 ACT	25	23	qlm5			0	Connecting Statement:	Festus again gives information about Paul’s case to King Agrippa.
 ACT	25	23	yw76		μετὰ πολλῆς φαντασίας	1	with much ceremony	Alternate translation: “with a great ceremony to honor them”
@@ -3011,8 +3009,8 @@ ACT	26	18	q3h8	figs-metaphor	ἐπιστρέψαι ἀπὸ…τῆς ἐξου
 ACT	26	18	m65i	figs-abstractnouns	τοῦ λαβεῖν αὐτοὺς ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν καὶ	1	for them to receive forgiveness of sins and	The abstract noun **forgiveness** can be stated as the verb “forgive.” Alternate translation: “so that God may forgive their sins and give them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	26	18	m9ve	figs-metaphor	κλῆρον	1	an inheritance	The blessings that Jesus gives to those who believe in him are spoken of as if they were **an inheritance** that children receive from their father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	26	18	c5ij	figs-metaphor	τοῖς ἡγιασμένοις πίστει τῇ εἰς ἐμέ	1	those who have been sanctified by faith that is in me	Jesus choosing some people to belong to him is spoken of as if he set them apart from other people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
-ACT	26	18	bgc5		πίστει τῇ εἰς ἐμέ	1	by faith that is in me	“because they believe in me.” Here Paul finishes quoting the Lord.
+ACT	26	18	bgc5		πίστει τῇ εἰς ἐμέ	1	by faith that is in me	Here Paul finishes quoting the Lord. Alternate translation: “because they believe in me”
-ACT	26	19	ljx2		ὅθεν	1	Therefore	“Because what I have just said is true.” Paul had just explained what the Lord had commanded him in his vision.
+ACT	26	19	ljx2		ὅθεν	1	Therefore	Paul had just explained what the Lord had commanded him in his vision. Alternate translation: “Because what I have just said is true”
 ACT	26	19	zv2u	figs-doublenegatives	οὐκ ἐγενόμην ἀπειθὴς τῇ οὐρανίῳ ὀπτασίᾳ	1	I did not disobedient to the heavenly vision	You can state this in positive form. Alternate translation: “I obeyed the heavenly vision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
 ACT	26	19	sn4h	figs-metonymy	τῇ οὐρανίῳ ὀπτασίᾳ	1	to the heavenly vision	This refers to what the person in the **vision** told Paul. Alternate translation: “to what the person from heaven told me in the vision” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 ACT	26	20	fei4	figs-metaphor	ἐπιστρέφειν ἐπὶ τὸν Θεόν	1	to turn to God	To start trusting God is spoken of as if a person turns to start walking toward God. Alternate translation: “to trust in God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
@@ -3025,7 +3023,7 @@ ACT	26	22	i9ki		ὧν τε οἱ προφῆται	1	what both the prophets	Paul
 ACT	26	23	pe9h	figs-explicit	εἰ παθητὸς ὁ Χριστός	1	that the Christ is to suffer	You can make explicit that Christ must also die. Alternate translation: “that the Christ must suffer and die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 ACT	26	23	p9t8		ἐξ ἀναστάσεως	1	from the resurrection	to be brought back to life
 ACT	26	23	sc5f		νεκρῶν	1	of the dead	The phrase **the dead** refers to the spirits of people who have died. To rise from among them speaks of becoming alive again.
-ACT	26	23	z2ms	figs-metaphor	φῶς μέλλει καταγγέλλειν	1	is going to proclaim light	“he would proclaim the message about the light.” To tell people about how God saves people is spoken of as if a person were speaking about the light. Alternate translation: “he would proclaim the message about how God saves people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
+ACT	26	23	z2ms	figs-metaphor	φῶς μέλλει καταγγέλλειν	1	is going to proclaim light	To tell people about how God saves people is spoken of as if a person were speaking about the light. Alternate translation: “he would proclaim the message about how God saves people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	26	24	h5b9			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul and King Agrippa continue to talk together.
 ACT	26	24	dvn2		μαίνῃ	1	you are insane	Alternate translation: “you are speaking nonsense” or “you are crazy”
 ACT	26	24	tk27		τὰ πολλά σε γράμματα εἰς μανίαν περιτρέπει	1	your great learning is turning you to insanity	Alternate translation: “you have learned so much that it is now making you crazy”
@@ -3063,7 +3061,7 @@ ACT	27	2	f8pf		μέλλοντι πλεῖν	1	being about to sail	Alternate tran
 ACT	27	2	m3ps		ἀνήχθημεν	1	we set sail	Alternate translation: “we began our journey on the sea”
 ACT	27	2	h3uy		Ἀριστάρχου	1	Aristarchus	Aristarchus came from Macedonia but had been working with Paul in Ephesus. See how you translated his name in [Acts 19:29](../19/29.md).
 ACT	27	3	r71e	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Here the word “we” refers to the writer, Paul, and those traveling with them, but not to the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
-ACT	27	3	u6lt		φιλανθρώπως…ὁ Ἰούλιος τῷ Παύλῳ χρησάμενος	1	Julius having treated Paul kindly	“Julius having treated Paul with a friendly concern.” See how you translated **Julius** in [Acts 27:1](../27/01.md).
+ACT	27	3	u6lt		φιλανθρώπως…ὁ Ἰούλιος τῷ Παύλῳ χρησάμενος	1	Julius having treated Paul kindly	See how you translated **Julius** in [Acts 27:1](../27/01.md). Alternate translation: “Julius having treated Paul with a friendly concern”
 ACT	27	3	rp73	figs-abstractnouns	πρὸς τοὺς φίλους πορευθέντι, ἐπιμελείας τυχεῖν	1	to go to his friends to receive their care	The abstract noun **care** can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “to go to his friends so they could care for him” or “to go to his friends so they could help him with whatever he needed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
 ACT	27	4	d4hg		ἀναχθέντες, ὑπεπλεύσαμεν	1	having put to sea, we sailed under	Alternate translation: “we started sailing and went under”
 ACT	27	4	mjt8		ὑπεπλεύσαμεν τὴν Κύπρον	1	we sailed under Cyprus	Here, **under Cyprus** means they sailed along the side of that island that blocks the strong wind, so the ship was not forced off its course.
@@ -3130,7 +3128,7 @@ ACT	27	26	vmp6		εἰς νῆσον…τινα, δεῖ ἡμᾶς ἐκπεσε
 ACT	27	27	rrm5	translate-ordinal	ὡς δὲ τεσσαρεσκαιδεκάτη νὺξ ἐγένετο	1	And when the fourteenth night came	The ordinal number **fourteenth** can be translated as “fourteen” or “14.” Alternate translation: “After 14 days since the storm started, that night” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
 ACT	27	27	la7u	figs-activepassive	διαφερομένων ἡμῶν	1	as we were being driven this way and that	If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “as the wind blew us back and forth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 ACT	27	27	afs6	translate-names	τῷ Ἀδρίᾳ	1	the Adriatic Sea	This is the sea between Italy and Greece. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
-ACT	27	28	ruj1		βολίσαντες	1	taking soundings	“measuring the depth of the sea water.” They measured the depth of water by dropping a line with a weight tied to the end of it into the water.
+ACT	27	28	ruj1		βολίσαντες	1	taking soundings	They measured the depth of water by dropping a line with a weight tied to the end of it into the water. Alternate translation: “measuring the depth of the sea water”
 ACT	27	28	tq53	translate-numbers	εὗρον ὀργυιὰς εἴκοσι	1	they found 20 fathoms	A **fathom** is a unit of measurement for measuring the depth of water. One fathom is about two meters. Alternate translation: “they found the water was 40 meters deep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	27	28	ig3m	translate-numbers	εὗρον ὀργυιὰς δεκαπέντε	1	they found 15 fathoms	A “fathom” is a unit of measurement for measuring the depth of water. One fathom is about two meters. Alternate translation: “they found the water was about 30 meters deep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
 ACT	27	29	b1qc		ἀγκύρας	1	anchors	An **anchor** is a heavy object attached to a rope that is secured to the boat. The anchor is tossed into the water and sinks to the bottom of the sea, keeping the ship from drifting about. See how you translated this in [Acts 27:13](../27/13.md).
@@ -3150,7 +3148,7 @@ ACT	27	39	vdk2		κόλπον	1	a bay	a large area of water partly surrounded by
 ACT	27	39	r1bx		τὴν γῆν οὐκ ἐπεγίνωσκον	1	they did not recognize the land	Alternate translation: “they saw land but could not recognize it as any place they knew”
 ACT	27	40	k66v		τὰς ἀγκύρας περιελόντες, εἴων	1	having cut loose the anchors, they left them	Alternate translation: “they cut the ropes and left the anchors behind”
 ACT	27	40	ntr9		τῶν πηδαλίων	1	of the rudders	large oars or pieces of wood at the back of the ship used for steering
-ACT	27	40	cn2w		τὸν ἀρτέμωνα	1	the foresail	“the sail at the front of the ship.” The sail was a large piece of cloth that catches the wind to move the ship.
+ACT	27	40	cn2w		τὸν ἀρτέμωνα	1	the foresail	The sail was a large piece of cloth that catches the wind to move the ship. Alternate translation: “the sail at the front of the ship”
 ACT	27	40	pa1k		κατεῖχον εἰς τὸν αἰγιαλόν	1	they headed to the beach	Alternate translation: “they steered the ship toward the beach”
 ACT	27	41	y22n		περιπεσόντες…εἰς τόπον διθάλασσον	1	having come to a place between two seas	A current is water flowing in one continuous direction. Sometimes where two seas meet, the current of one can flow across the current of the other. This may cause the sand under the water to pile up making the water more shallow, and dangerous for ships.
 ACT	27	41	cpu5		πρῷρα	1	bow of the ship	Alternate translation: “front of the ship”
@@ -3252,6 +3250,6 @@ ACT	28	27	q8c2	figs-metaphor	ἐπιστρέψωσιν	1	might turn again	To sta
 ACT	28	27	vb9f		ἰάσομαι αὐτούς	1	I will heal them	This does not mean God will only heal them physically. He will also heal them spiritually by forgiving their sins.
 ACT	28	28	b2za	figs-metaphor	τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ἀπεστάλη τοῦτο τὸ σωτήριον τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles	God’s message about how he saves people is spoken of as if it were an object that is **sent**. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 ACT	28	28	e8hb	figs-activepassive	τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ἀπεστάλη τοῦτο τὸ σωτήριον τοῦ Θεοῦ	1		If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “God is sending his messengers to the Gentiles to tell them about how he will save them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
-ACT	28	28	d18n		αὐτοὶ καὶ ἀκούσονται	1	they also will listen	“some of them also will listen.” This response of the Gentiles is in contrast to the way the Jews of that time refused to listen to God.
+ACT	28	28	d18n		αὐτοὶ καὶ ἀκούσονται	1	they also will listen	This response of the Gentiles is in contrast to the way the Jews of that time refused to listen to God. Alternate translation: “some of them also will listen”
 ACT	28	30	c56e	writing-endofstory		0	Connecting Statement:	Luke ends the story of Paul in the book of Acts. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
 ACT	28	31	wv1l	figs-metonymy	κηρύσσων τὴν Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ	1	proclaiming the kingdom of God	Here, **kingdom of God** refers to God’s rule as king. Alternate translation: “preaching about God’s rule as king” or “preaching about how God will show himself as king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])