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OET interlinear MARK 10:43

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SR Greek word order (including unused variant words in grey)

    1. Greek word
    2. Greek lemma
    3. OET-LV words
    4. OET-RV words
    5. Strongs
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. OET Gloss
    8. VLT Gloss
    9. CAPS codes
    10. Confidence
    11. OET tags
    12. OET word #
    1. οὐχ
    2. ou
    3. not
    4. -
    5. 37560
    6. C·······
    7. not
    8. not
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31392
    1. οὕτως
    2. houtōs
    3. thus
    4. -
    5. 37790
    6. D·······
    7. thus
    8. thus
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31393
    1. Δέ
    2. de
    3. But
    4. -
    5. 11610
    6. C·······
    7. but
    8. but
    9. S
    10. Y29
    11. 31394
    1. ἔσται
    2. eimi
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 15100
    6. VIFM3··S
    7. ˱it˲ will_be
    8. ˱it˲ will_be
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31395
    1. ἐστίν
    2. eimi
    3. it is
    4. it
    5. 15100
    6. VIPA3··S
    7. ˱it˲ is
    8. ˱it˲ is
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31396
    1. ἐν
    2. en
    3. among
    4. -
    5. 17220
    6. P·······
    7. among
    8. among
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31397
    1. ὑμῖν
    2. su
    3. you all
    4. -
    5. 47710
    6. R···2D·P
    7. you_all
    8. you_all
    9. -
    10. Y29; R31139
    11. 31398
    1. ἀλλʼ
    2. alla
    3. but
    4. -
    5. 2350
    6. C·······
    7. but
    8. but
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31399
    1. ὅστις
    2. hostis
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 37480
    6. R····NMS
    7. whoever
    8. whoever
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31400
    1. ὅς
    2. hos
    3. whoever
    4. -
    5. 37390
    6. R····NMS
    7. whoever
    8. whoever
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31401
    1. ἄν
    2. an
    3. wishfully
    4. -
    5. 3020
    6. T·······
    7. ¬wishfully
    8. ¬wishfully
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31402
    1. ἐάν
    2. ean
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 14370
    6. T·······
    7. ¬if
    8. ¬if
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31403
    1. θέλῃ
    2. thelō
    3. may be wanting
    4. -
    5. 23090
    6. VSPA3··S
    7. ˓may_be˒ wanting
    8. ˓may_be˒ wanting
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31404
    1. γενέσθαι
    2. ginomai
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 10960
    6. VNAM····
    7. ˓to˒ become
    8. ˓to˒ become
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31405
    1. μέγας
    2. megas
    3. great
    4. -
    5. 31730
    6. S····NMS
    7. great
    8. great
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31406
    1. γενέσθαι
    2. ginomai
    3. to become
    4. -
    5. 10960
    6. VNAM····
    7. ˓to˒ become
    8. ˓to˒ become
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31407
    1. ἐν
    2. en
    3. among
    4. -
    5. 17220
    6. P·······
    7. among
    8. among
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31408
    1. ὑμῖν
    2. su
    3. you all
    4. -
    5. 47710
    6. R···2D·P
    7. you_all
    8. you_all
    9. -
    10. Y29; R31139
    11. 31409
    1. μέγας
    2. megas
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 31730
    6. S····NMS
    7. great
    8. great
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31410
    1. γενέσθαι
    2. ginomai
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 10960
    6. VNAM····
    7. ˓to˒ become
    8. ˓to˒ become
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31411
    1. εἶναι
    2. eimi
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 15100
    6. VNPA····
    7. to_be
    8. to_be
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31412
    1. ἔσται
    2. eimi
    3. will be
    4. must
    5. 15100
    6. VIFM3··S
    7. will_be
    8. will_be
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31413
    1. ἔστω
    2. eimi
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 15100
    6. VMPA3··S
    7. let_be
    8. let_be
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31414
    1. ὑμῶν
    2. su
    3. of you all
    4. -
    5. 47710
    6. R···2G·P
    7. ˱of˲ you_all
    8. ˱of˲ you_all
    9. -
    10. Y29; R31139
    11. 31415
    1. διάκονος
    2. diakonos
    3. servant
    4. -
    5. 12490
    6. N····NMS
    7. servant
    8. servant
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31416
    1. ὑμῶν
    2. su
    3. -
    4. -
    5. 47710
    6. R···2G·P
    7. ˱of˲ you_all
    8. ˱of˲ you_all
    9. -
    10. -
    11. 31417

OET (OET-LV) But it_is not thus among you_all, but whoever wishfully may_be_wanting to_become great among you_all, will_be servant of_you_all,

OET (OET-RV) But it doesn’t work like that with you—anyone of you who wanted to be honoured must serve the others,

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 10:35–45: James and John asked Jesus for great honor in his kingdom

In this section, Jesus taught his disciples that they should serve other people. They should not expect other people to honor them. James and John asked for special honor in Jesus’ kingdom. The other disciples became angry that James and John asked for that honor. Jesus responded by teaching them all how his followers should act. They should serve others rather than try to rule over them. Jesus said that even he himself came to serve others and to sacrifice himself for them.

It is good to translate this section before you decide on a heading for it.

Here are some other possible headings for this section:

Jesus Teaches about Serving Others (NLT)

The Places Of Honor In God’s Kingdom (TRT)

What James and John requested

There are parallel passages for this section in Matthew 20:20–28 and Luke 22:24–27.

10:43a

But it shall not be this way among you.

But: The Greek word that the BSB translates as But indicates that there is a contrast between the way the rulers of the Gentiles lead people (10:42) and the way Jesus’ disciples should lead (10:43–44). The GNT introduces this contrast with the word “however.” The NIV does not use a connector but begins the verse with “Not so” to indicate the contrast. You should indicate the contrast in 10:43 in the way that is most natural in your language.

it shall not be this way among you: The Greek phrase that the BSB translates as it shall not be this way among you is more literally “it is not thus among you.” This statement is expressed as a fact. It indicates that leadership among the disciples of Jesus is different from leadership among the Gentiles. This statement also expresses a difference that should exist. It was like a command that Jesus was giving them.

Here are some other ways to translate this:

It shall not be so with you… (REB)

But don’t act like them. (CEV)

But among you it should be quite different. (NLT96)

10:43b–44

As in 10:42b–c, in 10:43b–44 there are two statements that have almost the same meaning. However, the statement in 10:44 is more emphatic. Notice the similar parts of these statements:

43bInstead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

44and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.

Here is another way to translate these statements:

If any of you wants to be great, he must serve everyone. And if anyone wants to be greatest among you, he must be the slave of you all.

Notice that these ideas contrast with the ones in 10:42b–c.

10:43b

Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

Instead: The Greek word that the BSB translates as Instead introduces a contrast. Leaders among Jesus’ disciples should not act like the Gentile leaders (10:43a). Rather, they should act like servants (10:43b). The NJB introduces this contrast with the word “No.” Many versions do not have a connector here, since the contrast was already introduced in 10:43a. Do what is natural in your language for this context.

whoever wants to become great: The Greek word that the BSB translates as great is similar to the word that was translated as “high officials” in 10:42. The RSV shows this similarity in English:

42c…their great men exercise authority over them. 43b…but whoever would be great among you…

Here becoming great implies becoming a leader among the disciples. The way to become a leader among them contrasted with the way to become a leader among the Gentiles.

Here are some ways to translate whoever wants to become great in this context:

any of you who wants to become a leader

if one of you wants to lead the others

among you: The Greek words that the BSB translates as among you are the same words that were used in 10:43a and are repeated here. Jesus was referring to his disciples. He meant that among the disciples whoever wanted to lead them must first be a servant to the others. He was not referring to someone who was not a disciple who might want to be a leader or ruler over them.

must be your servant: Jesus taught that if one of the disciples wanted to be great, he must show his concern for the other disciples by helping them and serving them.

servant: The Greek word that the BSB translates as servant means someone who “serves,” “helps” or “works” for another person. This is a different Greek word than the word that is translated as “slave” in 10:44.

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / declarative

οὐχ οὕτως & ἐστιν

not thus & (Some words not found in SR-GNT: οὐχ οὕτως Δέ ἐστίν ἐν ὑμῖν ἀλλʼ ὅς ἄν θέλῃ μέγας γενέσθαι ἐν ὑμῖν ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος)

Here Jesus could be using the present tense to: (1) give a command or instruction. Alternate translation: [It should not be this way] or [Let it not be this way] (2) state how things work differently among his disciples. Alternate translation: [That is not how it is]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / yousingular

ὑμῖν & ὑμῖν & ὑμῶν

you_all & you_all & ˱of˲_you_all

Because is talking to the disciples, the words you, you, and your are plural.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / parallelism

ὃς ἂν θέλῃ μέγας γενέσθαι ἐν ὑμῖν, ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος & καὶ ὃς ἂν θέλῃ ἐν ὑμῖν εἶναι πρῶτος, ἔσται πάντων δοῦλος

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: οὐχ οὕτως Δέ ἐστίν ἐν ὑμῖν ἀλλʼ ὅς ἄν θέλῃ μέγας γενέσθαι ἐν ὑμῖν ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος)

These two sentences mean basically the same thing. The second emphasizes the meaning of the first by repeating the same idea with different words. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could connect the sentences with a word other than and in order to show that the second sentence is repeating the first one, not saying something additional. Alternatively, you could combine the two sentences Alternate translation: [whoever desires to become great among you will be your servant; indeed, whoever desires to be first among you will be your slave] or [whoever desires to become first or great among will you be your servant or slave]

μέγας γενέσθαι

great ˓to˒_become

Alternate translation: [to be highly respected] or [to be greatly respected]

TSN Tyndale Study Notes:

10:35-45 Following Jesus’ third prediction of his suffering (10:32-33) comes another example of the disciples’ failure (see 8:31-33; 9:31-34). The first part of the account involves the foolish request of James and John (10:35-37) and Jesus’ reply to them (10:38-40). Then Jesus explains to the other disciples what greatness and leadership in the Kingdom of God mean (10:41-44). Jesus’ own supreme example of servanthood (10:45) illustrates and concludes this account.

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

    1. OET-LV words
    2. OET-RV words
    3. Strongs
    4. Greek word
    5. Greek lemma
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. OET Gloss
    8. VLT Gloss
    9. CAPS codes
    10. Confidence
    11. OET tags
    12. OET word #
    1. But
    2. -
    3. 11610
    4. S
    5. de
    6. C-·······
    7. but
    8. but
    9. S
    10. Y29
    11. 31394
    1. it is
    2. it
    3. 15100
    5. eimi
    6. V-IPA3··S
    7. ˱it˲ is
    8. ˱it˲ is
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31396
    1. not
    2. -
    3. 37560
    5. ou
    6. C-·······
    7. not
    8. not
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31392
    1. thus
    2. -
    3. 37790
    5. houtōs
    6. D-·······
    7. thus
    8. thus
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31393
    1. among
    2. -
    3. 17220
    5. en
    6. P-·······
    7. among
    8. among
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31397
    1. you all
    2. -
    3. 47710
    5. su
    6. R-···2D·P
    7. you_all
    8. you_all
    9. -
    10. Y29; R31139
    11. 31398
    1. but
    2. -
    3. 2350
    5. alla
    6. C-·······
    7. but
    8. but
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31399
    1. whoever
    2. -
    3. 37390
    5. hos
    6. R-····NMS
    7. whoever
    8. whoever
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31401
    1. wishfully
    2. -
    3. 3020
    5. an
    6. T-·······
    7. ¬wishfully
    8. ¬wishfully
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31402
    1. may be wanting
    2. -
    3. 23090
    5. thelō
    6. V-SPA3··S
    7. ˓may_be˒ wanting
    8. ˓may_be˒ wanting
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31404
    1. to become
    2. -
    3. 10960
    5. ginomai
    6. V-NAM····
    7. ˓to˒ become
    8. ˓to˒ become
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31407
    1. great
    2. -
    3. 31730
    5. megas
    6. S-····NMS
    7. great
    8. great
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31406
    1. among
    2. -
    3. 17220
    5. en
    6. P-·······
    7. among
    8. among
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31408
    1. you all
    2. -
    3. 47710
    5. su
    6. R-···2D·P
    7. you_all
    8. you_all
    9. -
    10. Y29; R31139
    11. 31409
    1. will be
    2. must
    3. 15100
    5. eimi
    6. V-IFM3··S
    7. will_be
    8. will_be
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31413
    1. servant
    2. -
    3. 12490
    5. diakonos
    6. N-····NMS
    7. servant
    8. servant
    9. -
    10. Y29
    11. 31416
    1. of you all
    2. -
    3. 47710
    5. su
    6. R-···2G·P
    7. ˱of˲ you_all
    8. ˱of˲ you_all
    9. -
    10. Y29; R31139
    11. 31415

OET (OET-LV) But it_is not thus among you_all, but whoever wishfully may_be_wanting to_become great among you_all, will_be servant of_you_all,

OET (OET-RV) But it doesn’t work like that with you—anyone of you who wanted to be honoured must serve the others,

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The SR Greek text, lemmas, morphology, and VLT gloss are all thanks to the CNTR.

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