From 6b9b8c6b8223891ff949a6bfde2ad9a8a087dd6a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Obiwon Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 22:02:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'jhn/19/11.md' --- jhn/19/11.md | 10 +--------- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/jhn/19/11.md b/jhn/19/11.md index 431f54f35b..d5353ba3a0 100644 --- a/jhn/19/11.md +++ b/jhn/19/11.md @@ -1,14 +1,6 @@ # You do not have any authority over me except for what has been given to you from above -This double negative emphasizes that what has been given from above is the only thing that allows Pilate to have power. Alternate translation: "The authority you have over me is only what has been given to you from above" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublenegatives]]) - -# what has been given to you from above - -The words "from above" are a euphemism for "by God. This can be stated in active form and the one who has given can be specified. Alternate translation: "what God has given you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) - -# from above - -This is a respectful way of referring to something coming from God. +"The authority you have over me is only what has been given to you by God" # gave me over