OET interlinear MARK 9:40

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

γὰρ

for

Here, the word For introduces a reason for what Jesus has just told his disciples. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a reason or basis for a statement, or you could leave For untranslated. Alternate translation: “That is because” or “Here is why:”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

οὐκ ἔστιν καθ’ ἡμῶν, ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἐστιν

not is against us for us is

Here, the phrase against us describes people who attack or hate Jesus and his disciples. The phrase for us describes people who support or are friendly to Jesus and his disciples. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use comparable phrases or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “is not our enemy is our friend” or “is not attacking us is helping us”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / exclusive

(Occurrence -1) ἡμῶν

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: ὃς γὰρ οὐκ ἔστιν καθʼ ἡμῶν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἐστιν)

By us, Jesus means himself and his disciples, so use the inclusive form of that word in your translation if your language marks that distinction.