diff --git a/2co/12/intro.md b/2co/12/intro.md index 93c9aa50ee..473b8d562d 100644 --- a/2co/12/intro.md +++ b/2co/12/intro.md @@ -23,9 +23,11 @@ Paul uses many rhetorical question defending himself against accusations from hi Paul uses sarcasm, a special type of irony, when he reminds them how he had helped them at no cost. He says, "Forgive me for this wrong!" He also uses regular irony when he says: "But, since I am so crafty, I am the one who caught you by deceit" to introduce his defense against this accusation by showing how impossible it was to be true. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]]). +#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter #### + ##### Paradox ##### -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 of these statements are true. +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 of these statements are true. ([2 Corinthians 12:5](./03.md)) ## Links: ## diff --git a/luk/20/intro.md b/luk/20/intro.md index c15ddaba36..4a9a02d12e 100644 --- a/luk/20/intro.md +++ b/luk/20/intro.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This chapter contains two questions designed to catch someone admitting somethin ##### Paradox ##### -A paradox is a statement that seems to be silly and to contradict itself, but really does not. 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 statement that seems to be absurd and to contradict itself, but really does not. In this chapter, Jesus quotes a psalm that records David calling his son "lord," that is, "master." However, to the Jews, 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. ([Luke 20:41-44](./41.md)). ## Links: ## diff --git a/mat/16/intro.md b/mat/16/intro.md index 571b0933a6..f6ea4fe429 100644 --- a/mat/16/intro.md +++ b/mat/16/intro.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ At the same time, the mention of bread in this chapter is meant to remind the re ##### The use of paradox ##### -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)). +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)). ## Links: ## * __[Matthew 16:01 Notes](./01.md)__ diff --git a/mat/22/intro.md b/mat/22/intro.md index 2edc4ce515..5e77fa83b1 100644 --- a/mat/22/intro.md +++ b/mat/22/intro.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Like the other gospel writers, Matthew assumes that his readers will understand ##### Paradox ##### -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. +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. ([Matthew 22:43-44](./43.md)) ## Links: ## diff --git a/php/01/intro.md b/php/01/intro.md index b7d85e4f2b..734bd1a30a 100644 --- a/php/01/intro.md +++ b/php/01/intro.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This is probably a reference to the day when Christ returns. It was common for P ##### The use of 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. +A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. This statement in 1:21is a paradox: "to die is gain". In 1:23 Paul explains why it is better to die. ([Philippians 1:21](./20.md)) ## Links: ## diff --git a/rev/17/intro.md b/rev/17/intro.md index eb2a151e10..491c6be1b0 100644 --- a/rev/17/intro.md +++ b/rev/17/intro.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ This phrase is intended to contrast the statement that Jesus "was and is and is ##### The use of paradox ##### -A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. This sentences in 17:11 is a paradox: the beast "is itself also an eighth king; but it 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. This sentences in 17:11 is a paradox: "the beast ... is itself also an eighth king; but it is one of those seven kings." The translator should not attempt to resolve this paradox, and it should remain a mystery. ([Revelation 17:11](./20.md)) ## Links: ##