diff --git a/jhn/20/intro.md b/jhn/20/intro.md index 4a211f5dca..2cffb79cf9 100644 --- a/jhn/20/intro.md +++ b/jhn/20/intro.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This is a Hebrew word. Mark "transliterate" its sounds by substituting the Hebre ##### Jesus' resurrection body ##### There is some mystery about Jesus' body at this point. He was physically present with the scars from the crucifixion but he could also enter into rooms without having to use a door. It is best to leave the mystery in place but explanation may be necessary if the translation does not make sense to the reader. -##### A young man ##### +##### Two angels in white ##### The gospel accounts differ as to how many men or angels appeared in this interaction. It is probable that the men were angels, but their number is unclear. It is best to translate this as it appears in the ULB without trying to reconcile these passages. (See: [Matthew 28:1-2](../../mat/28/01.md), [Mark 16:5](../../mrk/16/05.md) and [Luke 24:4](../../luk/24/04.md)) ## Links: ## diff --git a/luk/24/intro.md b/luk/24/intro.md index 43d6601a33..48c90088d3 100644 --- a/luk/24/intro.md +++ b/luk/24/intro.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Jesus refers to himself as the "Son of Man." Every language may not have the abi ##### "On the third day" ##### Jesus is said to have risen from the dead on the third day. He died on a Friday afternoon (before sunset) and was raised on a Sunday. In ancient Israel, a day began and ended at sunset. They also counted any part of the day as a "day." -##### A young man ##### +##### Two men in bright shining robes ##### The gospel accounts differ as to how many men or angels appeared in this interaction. It is probably that the men were angels, but their number is unclear. It is best to translate this as it appears in the ULB without trying to reconcile these passages. (See: [Matthew 28:1-2](../../mat/28/01.md), [Mark 16:5](../../mrk/16/05.md), and [John 20:12](../../jhn/20/11.md)) ## Links: ## diff --git a/mrk/16/intro.md b/mrk/16/intro.md index ab0b0552cd..00d83b1bc1 100644 --- a/mrk/16/intro.md +++ b/mrk/16/intro.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ It was customary in ancient Israel to place important or wealthy people in tombs ### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter ### -##### A young man ##### +##### A young man dressed in a white robe ##### The gospel accounts differ as to how many men or angels appeared in this interaction. It is likely that the men were angels, but how many of them were there is unclear. It is best to translate this as it appears in the ULB without trying to reconcile these passages. (See: [Matthew 28:1-2](../../mat/28/01.md), [Luke 24:4](../../luk/24/04.md), and [John 20:1-2](../../jhn/20/01.md)) ## Links: ##