10:36

The Greek of 10:36 begins with a conjunction that is often translated as “and.” However, some English versions like the Berean Standard Bible do not translate this conjunction. Because this verse is probably a summary of 10:35, translate the connection of 10:36 to 10:35 in a way that indicates this verse has the same general meaning as 10:35.

Here is one way to introduce this summary:

What I mean is

In some languages, no connecting word or phrase is necessary.

A man’s enemies will be: In some languages, it may be more natural to use “your” instead of “a man’s.” For example:

Your enemies will be (New Living Translation (2004))

the members of his own household: This phrase refers to the people who live in the man’s house. This would include any relative or servant.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

those who live in his own house (Phillips’ New Testament in Modern English)
-or-
members of his own family (New Century Version)

-or-

in your own family (Contemporary English Version)

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