en_tn/luk/06/14.md

1.4 KiB

The names of the apostles were

Luke wrote a list of the names of the apostles. The ULB uses these words to introduce the list. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

his brother Andrew

"Simon's brother, Andrew"

Zealot

Possible meanings are 1) "the Zealot" is a title that indicates he was part of the group of people who wanted to free the Jewish people from Roman rule. AT: "the patriot" or "the nationalist" or 2) "the Zealot" is a description that indicates he was zealous for God to be honored. AT: "the passionate one"

became a traitor

It may be necessary to explain what "traitor" means in this context. AT: "betrayed his friend" or "turned his friend over to enemies" (usually in return for money paid) or "exposed a friend to danger by telling enemies about him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

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