The author quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' birth was according to scripture.
Mat 3:4
Now ... wild honey
The word "Now" is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Matthew tells background information about John the Baptist.
Mat 4:12
General Information:
This is the beginning of a new part of the story in which Matthew describes the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. These verses explain how Jesus came to be in Galilee.
Mat 8:30
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Matthew tells background information about a herd of pigs that had been there before Jesus arrived.
Mat 10:2
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Matthew tells background information about the twelve apostles.
Mat 14:13
General Information:
These verses give background information about the miracle that Jesus is about to perform by feeding five thousand people.
Mat 15:29
General Information:
These verses give background information about the miracle that Jesus is about to perform by feeding four thousand people.
Mat 16:21
From that time Jesus started to tell ... Then Peter took him aside
Jesus tells them for the first time that he will die soon. He will tell them the same thing many times after this first time. It is after this first time that Peter took Jesus aside.
Mat 16:22
From that time Jesus started to tell ... Then Peter took him aside
Jesus tells them for the first time that he will die soon. He will tell them the same thing many times after this first time. It is after this first time that Peter took Jesus aside.
Mat 19:1
General Information:
These verses provide background information of how Jesus came to be in Judea.
Mat 26:3
Connecting Statement:
These verses give background information about the Jewish leaders' plot to arrest and kill Jesus.
Mat 26:48
Now ... Seize him
Here "Now" is used to mark a break in the main story line. Here Matthew tells background information about Judas and the signal he planned to use to betray Jesus.
Mat 27:15
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line so Matthew can give information to help the reader understand what happens beginning in [Matthew 27:17](./17.md).
Mat 27:20
Now ... Jesus killed
Here "now" is used to mark a break in the main story line. Matthew tells background information about why the crowd chose Barabbas.
Mrk 6:16
General Information:
In verse 17 the author begins to give background information about Herod and why he beheaded John the Baptist.
Mrk 6:21
Connecting Statement:
The author continues to give background information about Herod and the beheading of John the Baptist.
Mrk 7:2
General Information:
In verses verses 3 and 4, the author gives background information about the Pharisees' washing traditions in order to show why the Pharisees were bothered that Jesus' disciples did not wash their hands before eating. This information can be reordered in order to make it easier to understand, as in the UDB.
Mrk 7:26
Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by descent
The word "Now" marks a break in the main story line, as this sentence gives us background information about the woman.
Mrk 8:14
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells background information about the disciples forgetting to bring bread.
Mrk 9:6
For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified
This parenthetical sentence tells background information about Peter, James, and John.
Mrk 14:43
General Information:
Verse 44 gives background information about how Judas had arranged with the Jewish leaders to betray Jesus.
Mrk 15:6
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line as the author shifts to telling background information about Pilate's tradition of releasing a prisoner at feasts and about Barabbas.
Mrk 15:10
For he knew that it was because of envy ... Jesus over to him
This is background information about why Jesus was handed over to Pilate.
Mrk 15:21
A certain man, ... Rufus), and
This is background information about the man whom the soldiers forced to carry Jesus' cross.
Mrk 15:39
When he was in Galilee they followed him ... with him to Jerusalem
When Jesus was in Galilee these women followed him ... with him to Jerusalem. This is background information about the women who watched the crucifixion from a distance.
Mrk 15:41
When he was in Galilee they followed him ... with him to Jerusalem
When Jesus was in Galilee these women followed him ... with him to Jerusalem. This is background information about the women who watched the crucifixion from a distance.
Mrk 15:43
He was a respected member of the council ... for the kingdom of God
This is background information about Joseph.
Luk 1:5
General Information:
Zechariah and Elizabeth are introduced. These verses give background information about them.
Luk 1:9
According to the customary way of choosing which priest would ... burn incense
This sentence gives us information about priestly duties.
Luk 1:55
as he said to our fathers
just as he promised our ancestors he would do. This phrase supplies background information about God's promise to Abraham. Alternate Translation: "because he promised our ancestors he would be merciful"
Luk 2:7
there was no room for them in the inn
there was no space for them to stay in the guest room. This was probably because so many people went to Bethlehem to register. Luke adds this as background information.
Luk 2:41
His parents went ... Festival of the Passover
This is background information.
Luk 3:18
General Information:
The story tells what is going to happen to John but has not happened at this time.
Luk 3:23
When
This word is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Jesus' age and ancestors.
Luk 4:25
General Information:
Jesus reminds the people who are listening to him in the synagogue about Elijah and Elisha, who were prophets about whom they knew.
Luk 7:12
carried out, the only son of his mother (who was a widow), and a rather large crowd
carried out. He was his mother's only son, and she was a widow. A rather large crowd. This is background information about the dead man and his mother.
Luk 8:27
For a long time he had worn no clothes ... but among the tombs
This is background information about the man who had demons.
Luk 8:32
Now a large herd of pigs was there feeding on the hillside
This is supplied as background information to introduce the pigs.
Luk 8:40
General Information:
These verses give background information about Jairus.
Luk 9:7
Now Herod
This phrase marks a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells background information about Herod.
Luk 9:32
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells information about Peter, James, and John.
Luk 12:1
when many thousands of the people ... they trampled on each other
This is background information that tells the setting of the story.
Luk 13:10
General Information:
These verses give background information about the setting of this part of the story and about a crippled woman who is introduced into the story.
Luk 14:1
General Information:
It is the Sabbath, and Jesus is at Pharisee's house. Verse 1 gives background information for the event that follows.
Luk 16:14
General Information:
This is a break in Jesus teachings, as verse 14 tells us background information about how the Pharisees ridiculed Jesus. In verse 15, Jesus continues teaching and responds to the Pharisees.
Luk 16:19
General Information:
These verses give background information about the story Jesus begins to tell about the rich man and Lazarus.
Luk 17:11
General Information:
Jesus heals 10 men of leprosy. Verses 11 and 12 give background information and the setting of the event.
Luk 18:35
General Information:
Jesus heals a blind man as he approaches Jericho. These verses give background information and information about the setting of the story.
Luk 19:1
General Information:
Verses 1-2 begin to give background information for the events that follow.
Luk 19:2
He was a chief tax collector and was rich
This is background information about Zacchaeus.
Luk 19:3
General Information:
Verse 3 completes the background information begun in [Luke 19:1-2](./01.md) for the events that follow.
Luk 21:1
Connecting Statement:
This is the next event in the story. Jesus begins teaching his disciples, either on the same day that the Sadducees question Jesus ([Luke 20:27](../20/27.md)) or on a different day.
Luk 22:1
General Information:
Judas agrees to betray Jesus. These verses give background information about this event.
Luk 22:7
General Information:
Jesus sends Peter and John to prepare for the Passover meal. Verse 7 gives background information about the event.
Luk 23:12
before this they had been enemies with each other
This information is enclosed in parentheses to show that it is background information. Use a format that your audience would understand.
Luk 23:18
General Information:
Verse 19 tells us background information about who Barabbas is.
Luk 23:18
Barabbas was a man ... for murder
This is background information that Luke gives about who Barabbas was.
Luk 23:19
Barabbas was a man ... for murder
This is background information that Luke gives about who Barabbas was.
Luk 23:25
who had been put in prison ... murder
This is background information about where Barrabas was at that time. It can be stated in active form. Alternate Translation: "whom the Romans had put in prison ... murder"
Luk 23:50
General Information:
Joseph asks Pilate for Jesus' body. These verses give us background information about who Joseph is. It may be helpful to reorder some of this information with a verse bridge, as the UDB does.
Jhn 1:24
Now some from the Pharisees
This is background information about the people who questioned John.
Jhn 1:26
General Information:
Verse 28 tells us background information about the setting of the story.
Jhn 1:44
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter
This is background information about Philip.
Jhn 2:1
General Information:
Jesus and his disciples are invited to a wedding. These verse give background information about the setting of the story.
Jhn 2:9
but the servants who had drawn the water knew
This is background information.
Jhn 4:1
General Information:
John 4:1-6 gives the background to the next event, Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan woman.
Jhn 4:43
General Information:
Jesus goes down to Galilee and heals a boy. Verse 44 gives us background information about something Jesus had said previously.
Jhn 5:1
General Information:
This is the next event in the story, in which Jesus goes up to Jerusalem and heals a man. These verses give background information about the setting of the story.
Jhn 5:9
Now that day
The writer uses the word "now" to show that the words that follow are background information.
Jhn 5:16
Now
The writer uses the word "now" to show that the words that follow are background information.
Jhn 6:1
General Information:
Jesus has traveled from Jerusalem to Galilee. A crowd has followed him up a mountainside. These verses tell the setting of this part of the story.
Jhn 6:4
Now the Passover, the Jewish festival, was near
John briefly stops telling about the events in the story in order to give background information about when the events happened.
Jhn 6:6
But Jesus said this to test Philip, for he himself knew what he was going to do
John briefly stops telling about the events in the story in order to explain why Jesus asked Philip where to buy bread.
Jhn 6:10
Now there was a lot of grass in the place
John briefly stops telling about the events in the story in order to give background information about the place where this event happens.
Jhn 6:17
It was dark by this time, and Jesus had not yet come to them
Use your language's way of showing that this is background information.
Jhn 6:23
However, there were ... the Lord had given thanks
Use your language's way of showing that this is background information.
Jhn 6:23
boats that came from Tiberias
Here, John provides more background information. The next day, after Jesus fed the people, some boats with people from Tiberius came to see Jesus. However, Jesus and his disciples had left the night before.
Jhn 6:59
Jesus said these things in the synagogue ... in Capernaum
Here John gives background information about when this event happened.
Jhn 6:64
For Jesus knew from the beginning who were the ones ... who it was who would betray him
Here John gives background information about what Jesus knew would happen.
Jhn 6:70
General Information:
Verse 71 is not part of the main story line as John comments on what Jesus said.
Jhn 7:1
General Information:
Jesus is in Galilee speaking to his brothers. These verses tell about when this event occurred.
Jhn 7:5
For even his brothers did not believe in him
This sentence is a break from the main story line as John tells us some background information about the brothers of Jesus.
Jhn 7:22
not that it is from Moses, but from the ancestors
Here John provides additional information about circumcision.
Jhn 7:39
General Information:
In this verse the author gives information to clarify what Jesus is talking about.
Jhn 7:50
one of the Pharisees, who came to him earlier
John provides this information to remind us of who Nicodemus is. Your language may have a special way to mark background information.
Jhn 8:12
General Information:
Jesus is speaking to a crowd near the treasury in the temple after either the events of [John 7:1-52](../07/50.md) or the events of [John 7:53-8:11](../07/53.md). The author neither gives background to this event nor marks the beginning of a new event. See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
Jhn 8:19
General Information:
In verse 20 there is a break in Jesus' speaking where the author give us background information regarding where Jesus had been teaching. Some languages may require the information about the setting to be placed at the beginning of this part of the story in [John 8:12](./12.md).
Jhn 9:7
which is translated "Sent"
A brief break occurs here in the story line so John can explain to his readers what "Siloam" means. Alternate Translation: "which means 'Sent'"
Jhn 9:13
General Information:
Verse 14 tells background information about when Jesus healed the man.
Jhn 9:16
General Information:
In verse 18 there is a break from the main story line as John provides background information about the Jews' disbelief.
Jhn 9:22
General Information:
In verse 22 there is a break from the main story line as John provides background information about the man's parents being afraid of the Jews.
Jhn 10:22
General Information:
During the Festival of Dedication, some Jews begin to question Jesus. Verses 22 and 23 give background information about the setting of the story.
Jhn 11:2
It was Mary who anointed the Lord ... her hair
As John introduces Mary, the sister of Martha, he also shares information concerning what would later happen in the story.
Jhn 11:5
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus
This is background information.
Jhn 11:12
General Information:
In verse 13 there is a break in the story line as John comments on the disciples' misunderstanding about what Jesus meant when he said Lazarus was asleep.
Jhn 11:17
General Information:
Jesus is now in Bethany. These verses give background information about the setting and about what has happened before Jesus arrived.
Jhn 11:30
Now Jesus had not yet come into the village
Here John provides a brief break in the story to give background information regarding the location of Jesus.
Jhn 11:38
Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against it
John pauses the story briefly to describe the tomb where the people had buried Lazarus.
Jhn 11:45
General Information:
These verses tell us what happened after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
Jhn 11:51
General Information:
In verses 51 and 52 John explains that Caiaphus was prophesying even though he did not realize it at the time. This is background information.
Jhn 11:57
Now the chief priests
This is background information that explains why the Jewish worshipers were wondering if Jesus would come to the festival or not. If your language has a way to mark background information, use it here.
Jhn 12:6
Now he said this ... would steal from what was put in it
John explains why Judas asked the question about the poor. If your language has a way of indicating background information, you can use it here.
Jhn 12:9
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here John tells about a new group of people that has come to Bethany from Jerusalem.
Jhn 12:14
Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it
Here John gives background information that Jesus secures a donkey. He implies that Jesus will ride the donkey into Jerusalem. Alternate Translation: "he found a young donkey and sat on it, riding into the city"
Jhn 12:16
General Information:
John, the writer, interrupts here to give the reader some background information about what the disciples later understood.
Jhn 12:17
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main narrative. Here John explains that many of the people came to meet Jesus because they heard others say that he had raised Lazarus from the dead.
Jhn 12:32
General Information:
In verse 33 John tells us background information about what Jesus said about being "lifted up"
Jhn 12:33
He said this to indicate what kind of death he would die
John interprets Jesus' words to mean that people will crucify him. Alternate Translation: "He said this to let the people know how he would die"
Jhn 13:1
General Information:
It is not yet Passover and Jesus is together with his disciples for supper. These verses explain the setting of the story and give background information about Jesus and Judas.
Jhn 13:3
Connecting Statement:
Verse 3 continues to tell us background information about what Jesus knew. The action in the story begins in verse 4.
Jhn 13:26
Iscariot
This indicates that Judas was from the village of Kerioth.
Jhn 13:30
he went out immediately. It was night
John seems to draw attention here to the fact that Judas will do his evil or "dark" deed in the darkness of the night. Alternate Translation: "he went out immediately into the dark night"
Jhn 18:1
General Information:
Verses 1-2 give background information for the events that follow. Verse 1 tells where they took place, and verse 2 gives background information about Judas.
Jhn 18:8
General Information:
In verse 9 there is a break from the main story line as John tells us background information about Jesus fulfilling Scripture.
Jhn 18:12
General Information:
Verse 14 tells us background information about Caiaphas.
Jhn 18:18
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line so John can add the information about the people who were warming themselves around the fire.
Jhn 18:25
Now
This word is used to mark a break in the story line so John can provide information about Peter.
Jhn 18:28
General Information:
Here the story line shifts back to Jesus. The soldiers and Jesus' accusers bring him to Caiaphas. Verse 28 gives us background information about why they did not enter the Praetorium.
Jhn 18:31
General Information:
In verse 32 there is a break from the main story line as the author tells us background information about how Jesus' predicted how he would die.
Jhn 18:40
Now Barabbas was a robber
Here John provides background information about Barabbas.
Jhn 19:14
Now
This word marks a break in the story line so that John can provide information about the upcoming Passover and the time of day.
Jhn 19:23
General Information:
At the end of verse 24 there is a break from the main story line as the John tells us how this event fulfills Scriture.
Jhn 19:35
The one who saw this
This sentence gives background information to the story. John is telling readers that he was there and that we can trust what he has written.
Jhn 19:36
General Information:
In these verses there is a break from the main story line as John tells us about how these events have made Scripture come true.
Jhn 19:41
Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden ... had yet been buried
Here John marks a break in the story line in order to provide background information about the location of the tomb where they would bury Jesus.
Jhn 21:1
General Information:
Jesus shows himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. Verses 2 and 3 tell us what happens in the story before Jesus appears.
Jhn 21:7
for he was undressed
This is background information. Peter had taken off some of his clothes to make it easier to work, but now that he was about to greet the Lord, he wanted to wear more clothing. Alternate Translation: "for he had taken off some of his clothes"
Jhn 21:8
for they were not far from the land, about two hundred cubits off
This is background information.
Jhn 21:19
Now
John uses this word to show he is giving background information before he continues the story.
Act 1:17
General Information:
In verses 18-19 the author tells the reader background information about how Judas died and what people called the field where he died. This is not part of Peter's speech.
Act 2:5
General Information:
Verse 5 gives background information about the large number of Jews who were living in Jerusalem, many of whom were present during this event.
Act 3:1
General Information:
Verse 2 gives background information about the lame man.
Act 4:21
General Information:
Verse 22 gives background information about the age of the lame man who was healed.
Act 5:1
Connecting Statement:
Continuing the story of how the new Christians shared their belongings with other believers, Luke tells about two believers, Ananias and Sapphria.
Act 6:1
General Information:
This is the beginning of a new part of the story. Luke gives important background information to understand the story.
Act 6:8
General Information:
These verses give background information about Stephen and other people that is important to understanding the story.
Act 8:1
So there began ... except the apostles
This part of verse 1 is background information about the persecution that began after Stephen's death. This explains why Saul was persecuting the believers in verse 3.
Act 8:9
General Information:
Simon is introduced to the story of Philip. Verses 9 to 11 are background information about Simon and who he was among the Samaritans.
Act 8:26
General Information:
Verse 27 gives background information about the man from Ethiopia.
Act 8:26
This road is in a desert
Most scholars believe Luke added this comment to describe the area through which Philip would travel.
Act 9:1
General Information:
These verses give background information telling us what Saul has been doing since the stoning of Stephen.
Act 9:33
who had been in his bed ... was paralyzed
This is background information about Aeneas.
Act 9:36
General Information:
These verses give background information about the woman named Tabitha.
Act 10:1
General Information:
These verses give background information about Cornelius.
Act 11:27
General Information:
Here Luke tells background information about a prophecy in Antioch.
Act 12:1
General Information:
This is background information about Herod's killing James.
Act 13:1
General Information:
Verse 1 gives background information about the people in the church at Antioch.
Act 13:7
who was an intelligent man
This is background information about Sergius Paulus.
Act 13:13
General Information:
Verses 13 and 14 give background information about this part of the story.
Act 16:1
General Information:
Timothy is introduced into the story and joins Paul and Silas. Verses 1 and 2 give background information about Timothy.
Act 16:16
General Information:
Background information is given here to explain that this young fortune teller brought much financial gain to her masters by guessing people's futures.
Act 17:11
Now
The word "now" is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells background information about the people in Berea and how they were willing to listen to Paul and examine what he said.
Act 18:1
General Information:
Aquila and Priscilla are introduced to the story and verses 2 and 3 give background information about them.
Act 18:24
General Information:
Apollos is introduced to the story. Verses 24 and 25 give background information about him.
Act 19:7
In all they were about twelve men
This tells how many men were baptized.
Act 19:23
General Information:
Demetrius is introduced to the story. Verse 24 introduces background information about Demetrius.
Act 21:9
Now
This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells background information about Philip and his daughters.
Act 21:29
For they had previously ... into the temple
This is background information. Luke is explaining why the Jews from Asia thought Paul brought a Greek into the temple.
Act 22:1
General Information:
Verse 2 gives background information.
Act 23:8
For the Sadducees ... but the Pharisees
This is background information about the Sadducees and Pharisees.
Act 28:8
It happened that the father of Publius ... fever and dysentery
This is background information about Publius' father that is important to understanding the story.
Rev 17:3
carried me away in the Spirit to a wilderness
The setting changes from John being in heaven to being in a wilderness.
Rev 21:10
carried me away in the Spirit
The setting changes as John is taken to a high mountain where he can see the city of Jerusalem. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 17:3](../17/03.md).