rebels

The Greek that is translated as “rebels” or “criminals” in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with Straßenräuber or “muggers.”

hallowed be your name

The Greek that is translated as “may your name be revered as holy,” “hallowed be your name” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with lass uns und andere deinen Namen ehren und heilig halten or “may we and others honor your name and keep it holy.”

See also may your kingdom come.

elegant robe

The Greek in Luke 23:11 that is translated as “elegant robe” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with lächerliches Prachtgewand or “ridiculously splendid robe.”

much debate

The Greek in Acts 15:7 that is translated as “much debate” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with heftiger Streit or “fierce dispute.”

they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven

The Greek that is translated as “they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with Sie sollen sehen, was ihr tut, und so zu Gott finden und euren Vater im Himmel loben or “Let them see what you do and thus find God and praise your Father in heaven.”

the form of teaching

The Greek in Romans 6:17 that is translated as “the form of teaching” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with die apostolische Lehre or “the apostolic teaching.”

seasoned with salt

The Greek in Colossians 4:6 that is translated as “seasoned with salt” or similar in English is translated in the German New Testament translation by Berger / Nord (publ. 1999) with der Pfeffer soll nicht fehlen or “pepper should not be missing.” The translators viewed this as a more communicative metaphor for German speakers.