3:10a
they recognized him: The Greek grammar probably implies that more and more people recognized who the man was as time went on. For example:
more and more of them recognized him
But many English versions only use the past tense like the Berean Standard Bible does.
3:10b
the Beautiful Gate of the temple: See how you translated the similar phrase in 3:2b.
3:10c
they were filled with wonder and amazement: Here the word filled indicates that the crowd was completely wondering and amazed. In some languages the word filled cannot be used to describe wonder and amazement. For example:
they were in complete wonder and amazement
wonder: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as wonder usually describes amazement and awe. It is used to describe someone who sees or experiences something very unusual. This unusual thing is often caused by divine power. The people saw the lame man walking and praising God. Here are some other ways to translate this word:
surprised (Good News Translation)
-or-
astonished
amazement: This word describes an intense feeling of surprise and shock mixed with fear or awe. Here are some other ways to translate this word:
shock
-or-
perplexed (New Jerusalem Bible)
General Comment on 3:10c
The words “wonder” and “amazement” are similar in meaning. Together they emphasize the people’s complete wonder and amazement.
In some languages one word includes the meaning of both Greek words that the Berean Standard Bible translates as “wonder and amazement.” If that is true in your language, use the one word. If possible, emphasize it. For example:
they were completely surprised
You also may have an idiom for that meaning. For example:
they were surprised/shocked from head to toe
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