unfoldingWord_en_tn/luk/10/29.md

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  • But the teacher, desiring to justify himself, said - This can be translated as "But he wanted to find a way to justify himself, so he said" or "But wanting to appear righteous, he said."
  • Answering, Jesus said - This can be translated as "In response, Jesus told him this story."
  • he fell among robbers - "was surrounded by robbers." This can be translated with an active verb: "some robbers attacked him." (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive)
  • stripped him of his belongings - "took everything he had" or "stole all his things"