The Greek in Luke 9:51 that is translated as “when the days drew near for him to be taken up” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with als Jesu Lebenszeit zu Ende ging or “as Jesus’ lifetime came towards an end.”
They explain (p. 465): “The Greek word analempsis only occurs in the Bible right here. It is usually translated as ‘ascension, but it can also mean ‘end of life, death.’ We prefer this possible meaning because the focus here is not on the particular manner of Jesus’ departure after the resurrection, but on his end in Jerusalem (see esp. 13:32).
The Greek in Luke 11:48 that is translated as “for they killed them, and you build their tombs” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with “for they killed them, and you build their tombs — two parts of the same deed to eliminate them.”
The Greek in Luke 24:47 that is translated as “proclaimed in his name” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with in meinem Namen angeboten werden or “offered in my name.”
The Greek in Acts 17:27 that is translated as “fumble about” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with ertasten or “feel by touch.”
The Greek in Matthew 10:13 that is translated as “let your peace return to you” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with nehmt ihr euren Segen selbst wieder mit, so seid ihr für schlechte Behandlung entschädigt or “take your blessing back with you, so that you will be compensated for bad treatment.”
The Greek in 1 Peter 1:18 that is translated as “futile conduct inherited from your ancestors” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with euer angestammtes, dumpfes Heidentum or “your ancestral, dull paganism.”
The Greek in Romans 12:13 that is translated as “pursue hospitality to strangers” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with Gastfreundschaft sei euer höchstes Ziel or “let hospitality be your most important goal.”
See also practice hospitality.
The Greek in 2 Timothy 2:17 that is translated as “their talk will spread like gangrene” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with sein Wort findet Fraß wie ein Krebs or “his word propagates like cancer.”
See also Translation commentary on 2 Timothy 2:17.
