Fixed "paradox" note.

1co/04/intro.md

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 #### Structure and formatting ####
 
-Some translations prefer to set apart quotations of the Old Testament. The ULB and many other English translations indent the last line of 4:6, which is a quotation from the Old Testament. 
+Some translations prefer to set apart quotations of the Old Testament. The ULB and many other English translations indent the Old Testament quotation in 4:6.
 
 #### Special concepts in this chapter ####
 

1co/05/intro.md

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 #### Structure and formatting ####
 
-Some translations prefer to set apart quotations of the Old Testament. The ULB and many other English translations indent the line of 5:13, which is a quotation from the Old Testament. 
+Some translations prefer to set apart quotations of the Old Testament. The ULB and many other English translations indent the last line of 5:13, which is a quotation from the Old Testament. 
 
 #### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####
 

1co/08/intro.md

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 #### Structure and formatting ####
 
-Some translations prefer to set apart quotations of the Old Testament. The ULB and many other English translations indent the lines of 8:6, which is a quotation from the Old Testament. 
-
 Chapters 8-10 form a single unit, answering the question: "Is it acceptable to eat meat that has been sacrificed to an idol?"
 
 #### Special concepts in this chapter ####

1pe/01/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement that appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "You rejoice in this, even though now it is necessary for you to feel sorrow in many different trials" (1:6).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement that appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. This sentence in 1:6 is a paradox. "You are very glad about this, even though it is now necessary for you to feel sadness in many different troubles." But in 1:7 Peter explains why the people are very glad even though they have troubles.
 
 ##### "You are now" #####
 Even though the statement, "You are now receiving for yourselves the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls," is in the present tense, it refers to an action that has already happened. Therefore, it can be translated as a completed action. Some English translations do this and use a slightly different construction.

2co/08/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd and appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: having joy in affliction. Most people do not think that they will rejoice in difficulty. Paul also uses riches and poverty in other paradoxes.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement that appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. This sentence in 8:2 is a paradox: "the abundance of their joy and the extremity of their poverty have produced great riches of generosity." In 8:3 Paul explains how their poverty produced riches. Paul also uses riches and poverty in other paradoxes.
 
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2co/11/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd, that appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: Paul boasts in his weakness. Most people do not boast about being weak.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement that appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. This sentence in 12:5 is a paradox: "I will not boast, except about my weaknesses." Most people do not boast about being weak. And this sentence in 12:10 is a paradox: "For whenever I am weak, then I am strong." In 12:9 Paul explains why both these statements are true.
 
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2th/01/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: persecution is a sign of blessing from God.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: persecution is a sign of blessing from God.
 
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col/01/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-Paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, appearing to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: Paul rejoices in his suffering. Most people do not think that they will rejoice in suffering.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: Paul rejoices in his suffering. Most people do not think that they will rejoice in suffering.
 
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jhn/12/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-A paradox is a statement that seems absurd, that appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "he who loves his life will lose it" ([John 12:25-26](./25.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "he who loves his life will lose it" ([John 12:25-26](./25.md)).
 
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luk/09/intro.md

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 ##### Paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd or appears to contradict itself. An example in this chapter is: "Whoever would try to save his life will lose it" ([Luke 9:24](./23.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. An example in this chapter is: "Whoever would try to save his life will lose it" ([Luke 9:24](./23.md)).
 
 ##### Son of Man #####
 Jesus refers to himself as the "Son of Man" in this passage. Referring to oneself using the third person may not be possible in all languages. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sonofman]])

luk/13/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd, that appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "the last are the first, and the first will be last" ([Luke 13:30](./28.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "the last are the first, and the first will be last" ([Luke 13:30](./28.md)).
 
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luk/14/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd, that appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" ([Luke 14:11](./10.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" ([Luke 14:11](./10.md)).
 
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luk/17/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd and appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will save it" ([Luke 17:33](./32.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will save it" ([Luke 17:33](./32.md)).
 
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luk/20/intro.md

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 ##### Paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd or that appears to contradict itself. In this chapter, Jesus quotes a psalm that records David as calling his son "lord," that is, "master." However, to the Jews, their ancestors were greater than their descendants. In this passage, Jesus is trying to lead his hearers to the true understanding that the Messiah will himself be divine, and that he himself is the Messiah.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. In this chapter, Jesus quotes a psalm that records David as calling his son "lord," that is, "master." However, to the Jews, their ancestors were greater than their descendants. In this passage, Jesus is trying to lead his hearers to the true understanding that the Messiah will himself be divine, and that he himself is the Messiah.
 
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mat/16/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd, that appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" ([Matthew 16:24-28](./24.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" ([Matthew 16:24-28](./24.md)).
 
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 * __[Matthew 16:01 Notes](./01.md)__

mat/22/intro.md

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 ##### Paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd or appears to contradict itself. In this chapter, Jesus quotes a psalm referencing that David calls his son "lord," that is, master. The Jews always expected that ancestors would be greater than their descendants. In this passage, Jesus is trying to gradually lead his hearers to the true understanding that the Messiah will himself be divine, and that he, Jesus, is in fact the Messiah.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. In this chapter, Jesus quotes a psalm referencing that David calls his son "lord," that is, master. The Jews always expected that ancestors would be greater than their descendants. In this passage, Jesus is trying to gradually lead his hearers to the true understanding that the Messiah will himself be divine, and that he, Jesus, is in fact the Messiah.
 
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mat/23/intro.md

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 ##### Paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd or appears to contradict itself. For example, "he who is greatest among you will be your servant" ([Matthew 23:11-12](./11.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. For example, "he who is greatest among you will be your servant" ([Matthew 23:11-12](./11.md)).
 
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mrk/08/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd, and appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "Whoever wants to save his life will lose it" ([Mark 8:35-37](./35.md)).
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "Whoever wants to save his life will lose it" ([Mark 8:35-37](./35.md)).
 
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mrk/09/intro.md

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 ##### Paradox #####
 
-A paradox is a statement that seems absurd or appears to contradict itself. For example, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all." (See: [Mark 9:35](./33.md))
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. For example, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all." (See: [Mark 9:35](./33.md))
 
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mrk/10/intro.md

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 ##### Paradox #####
 
-This is a statement that seems absurd or appears to contradict itself. For example, "Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant." (See: [Mark 10:43](./43.md))
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. For example, "Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant." (See: [Mark 10:43](./43.md))
 
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php/01/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: Paul rejoices in his suffering. Most people do not think that they will rejoice in difficulty. Paul's statement, "to die is gain" is another paradox.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: Paul rejoices in his suffering. Most people do not think that they will rejoice in difficulty. Paul's statement, "to die is gain" is another paradox.
 
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rev/17/intro.md

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 ##### The use of paradox #####
 
-This is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself. A paradox occurs in this chapter: the beast "is himself also an eighth king; but he is one of those seven kings." The translator should not attempt to resolve this paradox and it should remain a mystery.
+A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: the beast "is himself also an eighth king; but he is one of those seven kings." The translator should not attempt to resolve this paradox and it should remain a mystery.
 
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