VersePhraseExplanation
Mat 1:22General Information:The author quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' birth was according to scripture.
Mat 3:4Now ... wild honeyThe word "Now" is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Matthew tells background information about John the Baptist.
Mat 4:12General 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 8:30NowThis 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 10:2NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Matthew tells background information about the twelve apostles.
Mat 14:13General Information:These verses give background information about the miracle that Jesus is about to perform by feeding five thousand people.
Mat 15:29General Information:These verses give background information about the miracle that Jesus is about to perform by feeding four thousand people.
Mat 16:21From that time Jesus started to tell ... Then Peter took him asideJesus 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 16:22From that time Jesus started to tell ... Then Peter took him asideJesus 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 19:1General Information:These verses provide background information of how Jesus came to be in Judea.
Mat 26:3Connecting Statement:These verses give background information about the Jewish leaders' plot to arrest and kill Jesus.
Mat 26:48Now ... Seize himHere "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 27:15NowThis 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 27:20Now ... Jesus killedHere "now" is used to mark a break in the main story line. Matthew tells background information about why the crowd chose Barabbas.
Mrk 6:16General Information:In verse 17 the author begins to give background information about Herod and why he beheaded John the Baptist.
Mrk 6:21Connecting Statement:The author continues to give background information about Herod and the beheading of John the Baptist.
Mrk 7:2General 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 7:26Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by descentThe word "Now" marks a break in the main story line, as this sentence gives us background information about the woman.
Mrk 8:14NowThis 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 9:6For he did not know what to say, for they were terrifiedThis parenthetical sentence tells background information about Peter, James, and John.
Mrk 14:43General Information:Verse 44 gives background information about how Judas had arranged with the Jewish leaders to betray Jesus.
Mrk 15:6NowThis 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 15:10For he knew that it was because of envy ... Jesus over to himThis is background information about why Jesus was handed over to Pilate.
Mrk 15:21A certain man, ... Rufus), andThis is background information about the man whom the soldiers forced to carry Jesus' cross.
Mrk 15:39When he was in Galilee they followed him ... with him to JerusalemWhen 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 15:41When he was in Galilee they followed him ... with him to JerusalemWhen 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 15:43He was a respected member of the council ... for the kingdom of GodThis is background information about Joseph.
Luk 1:5General Information:Zechariah and Elizabeth are introduced. These verses give background information about them.
Luk 1:9According to the customary way of choosing which priest would ... burn incenseThis sentence gives us information about priestly duties.
Luk 1:55as he said to our fathersjust 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 2:7there was no room for them in the innthere 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 2:41His parents went ... Festival of the PassoverThis is background information.
Luk 3:18General Information:The story tells what is going to happen to John but has not happened at this time.
Luk 3:23WhenThis word is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Jesus' age and ancestors.
Luk 4:25General 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 7:12carried out, the only son of his mother (who was a widow), and a rather large crowdcarried 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 8:27For a long time he had worn no clothes ... but among the tombsThis is background information about the man who had demons.
Luk 8:32Now a large herd of pigs was there feeding on the hillsideThis is supplied as background information to introduce the pigs.
Luk 8:40General Information:These verses give background information about Jairus.
Luk 9:7Now HerodThis phrase marks a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells background information about Herod.
Luk 9:32NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells information about Peter, James, and John.
Luk 12:1when many thousands of the people ... they trampled on each otherThis is background information that tells the setting of the story.
Luk 13:10General 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 14:1General Information:It is the Sabbath, and Jesus is at Pharisee's house. Verse 1 gives background information for the event that follows.
Luk 16:14General 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 16:19General Information:These verses give background information about the story Jesus begins to tell about the rich man and Lazarus.
Luk 17:11General Information:Jesus heals 10 men of leprosy. Verses 11 and 12 give background information and the setting of the event.
Luk 18:35General Information:Jesus heals a blind man as he approaches Jericho. These verses give background information and information about the setting of the story.
Luk 19:1General Information:Verses 1-2 begin to give background information for the events that follow.
Luk 19:2He was a chief tax collector and was richThis is background information about Zacchaeus.
Luk 19:3General Information:Verse 3 completes the background information begun in [Luke 19:1-2](./01.md) for the events that follow.
Luk 21:1Connecting 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 22:1General Information:Judas agrees to betray Jesus. These verses give background information about this event.
Luk 22:7General Information:Jesus sends Peter and John to prepare for the Passover meal. Verse 7 gives background information about the event.
Luk 23:12before this they had been enemies with each otherThis information is enclosed in parentheses to show that it is background information. Use a format that your audience would understand.
Luk 23:18General Information:Verse 19 tells us background information about who Barabbas is.
Luk 23:18Barabbas was a man ... for murderThis is background information that Luke gives about who Barabbas was.
Luk 23:19Barabbas was a man ... for murderThis is background information that Luke gives about who Barabbas was.
Luk 23:25who had been put in prison ... murderThis 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 23:50General 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 1:24Now some from the PhariseesThis is background information about the people who questioned John.
Jhn 1:26General Information:Verse 28 tells us background information about the setting of the story.
Jhn 1:44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and PeterThis is background information about Philip.
Jhn 2:1General Information:Jesus and his disciples are invited to a wedding. These verse give background information about the setting of the story.
Jhn 2:9but the servants who had drawn the water knewThis is background information.
Jhn 4:1General Information:John 4:1-6 gives the background to the next event, Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan woman.
Jhn 4:43General Information:Jesus goes down to Galilee and heals a boy. Verse 44 gives us background information about something Jesus had said previously.
Jhn 5:1General 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 5:9Now that dayThe writer uses the word "now" to show that the words that follow are background information.
Jhn 5:16NowThe writer uses the word "now" to show that the words that follow are background information.
Jhn 6:1General 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 6:4Now the Passover, the Jewish festival, was nearJohn briefly stops telling about the events in the story in order to give background information about when the events happened.
Jhn 6:6But Jesus said this to test Philip, for he himself knew what he was going to doJohn briefly stops telling about the events in the story in order to explain why Jesus asked Philip where to buy bread.
Jhn 6:10Now there was a lot of grass in the placeJohn briefly stops telling about the events in the story in order to give background information about the place where this event happens.
Jhn 6:17It was dark by this time, and Jesus had not yet come to themUse your language's way of showing that this is background information.
Jhn 6:23However, there were ... the Lord had given thanksUse your language's way of showing that this is background information.
Jhn 6:23boats that came from TiberiasHere, 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 6:59Jesus said these things in the synagogue ... in CapernaumHere John gives background information about when this event happened.
Jhn 6:64For Jesus knew from the beginning who were the ones ... who it was who would betray himHere John gives background information about what Jesus knew would happen.
Jhn 6:70General Information:Verse 71 is not part of the main story line as John comments on what Jesus said.
Jhn 7:1General Information:Jesus is in Galilee speaking to his brothers. These verses tell about when this event occurred.
Jhn 7:5For even his brothers did not believe in himThis sentence is a break from the main story line as John tells us some background information about the brothers of Jesus.
Jhn 7:22not that it is from Moses, but from the ancestorsHere John provides additional information about circumcision.
Jhn 7:39General Information:In this verse the author gives information to clarify what Jesus is talking about.
Jhn 7:50one of the Pharisees, who came to him earlierJohn provides this information to remind us of who Nicodemus is. Your language may have a special way to mark background information.
Jhn 8:12General 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 8:19General 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 9:7which 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 9:13General Information:Verse 14 tells background information about when Jesus healed the man.
Jhn 9:16General Information:In verse 18 there is a break from the main story line as John provides background information about the Jews' disbelief.
Jhn 9:22General 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 10:22General 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 11:2It was Mary who anointed the Lord ... her hairAs John introduces Mary, the sister of Martha, he also shares information concerning what would later happen in the story.
Jhn 11:5Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and LazarusThis is background information.
Jhn 11:12General 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 11:17General Information:Jesus is now in Bethany. These verses give background information about the setting and about what has happened before Jesus arrived.
Jhn 11:30Now Jesus had not yet come into the villageHere John provides a brief break in the story to give background information regarding the location of Jesus.
Jhn 11:38Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against itJohn pauses the story briefly to describe the tomb where the people had buried Lazarus.
Jhn 11:45General Information:These verses tell us what happened after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
Jhn 11:51General 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 11:57Now the chief priestsThis 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 12:6Now he said this ... would steal from what was put in itJohn 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 12:9NowThis 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 12:14Jesus found a young donkey and sat on itHere 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 12:16General Information:John, the writer, interrupts here to give the reader some background information about what the disciples later understood.
Jhn 12:17NowThis 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 12:32General Information:In verse 33 John tells us background information about what Jesus said about being "lifted up"
Jhn 12:33He said this to indicate what kind of death he would dieJohn 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 13:1General 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 13:3Connecting Statement:Verse 3 continues to tell us background information about what Jesus knew. The action in the story begins in verse 4.
Jhn 13:26IscariotThis indicates that Judas was from the village of Kerioth.
Jhn 13:30he went out immediately. It was nightJohn 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 18:1General 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 18:8General Information:In verse 9 there is a break from the main story line as John tells us background information about Jesus fulfilling Scripture.
Jhn 18:12General Information:Verse 14 tells us background information about Caiaphas.
Jhn 18:18NowThis 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 18:25NowThis word is used to mark a break in the story line so John can provide information about Peter.
Jhn 18:28General 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 18:31General 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 18:40Now Barabbas was a robberHere John provides background information about Barabbas.
Jhn 19:14NowThis word marks a break in the story line so that John can provide information about the upcoming Passover and the time of day.
Jhn 19:23General 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 19:35The one who saw thisThis 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 19:36General 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 19:41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden ... had yet been buriedHere 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 21:1General 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 21:7for he was undressedThis 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 21:8for they were not far from the land, about two hundred cubits offThis is background information.
Jhn 21:19NowJohn uses this word to show he is giving background information before he continues the story.
Act 1:17General 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 2:5General 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 3:1General Information:Verse 2 gives background information about the lame man.
Act 4:21General Information:Verse 22 gives background information about the age of the lame man who was healed.
Act 5:1Connecting Statement:Continuing the story of how the new Christians shared their belongings with other believers, Luke tells about two believers, Ananias and Sapphria.
Act 6:1General Information:This is the beginning of a new part of the story. Luke gives important background information to understand the story.
Act 6:8General Information:These verses give background information about Stephen and other people that is important to understanding the story.
Act 8:1So there began ... except the apostlesThis 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 8:9General 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 8:26General Information:Verse 27 gives background information about the man from Ethiopia.
Act 8:26This road is in a desertMost scholars believe Luke added this comment to describe the area through which Philip would travel.
Act 9:1General Information:These verses give background information telling us what Saul has been doing since the stoning of Stephen.
Act 9:33who had been in his bed ... was paralyzedThis is background information about Aeneas.
Act 9:36General Information:These verses give background information about the woman named Tabitha.
Act 10:1General Information:These verses give background information about Cornelius.
Act 11:27General Information:Here Luke tells background information about a prophecy in Antioch.
Act 12:1General Information:This is background information about Herod's killing James.
Act 13:1General Information:Verse 1 gives background information about the people in the church at Antioch.
Act 13:7who was an intelligent manThis is background information about Sergius Paulus.
Act 13:13General Information:Verses 13 and 14 give background information about this part of the story.
Act 16:1General Information:Timothy is introduced into the story and joins Paul and Silas. Verses 1 and 2 give background information about Timothy.
Act 16:16General 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 17:11NowThe 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 18:1General Information:Aquila and Priscilla are introduced to the story and verses 2 and 3 give background information about them.
Act 18:24General Information:Apollos is introduced to the story. Verses 24 and 25 give background information about him.
Act 19:7In all they were about twelve menThis tells how many men were baptized.
Act 19:23General Information:Demetrius is introduced to the story. Verse 24 introduces background information about Demetrius.
Act 21:9NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Luke tells background information about Philip and his daughters.
Act 21:29For they had previously ... into the templeThis is background information. Luke is explaining why the Jews from Asia thought Paul brought a Greek into the temple.
Act 22:1General Information:Verse 2 gives background information.
Act 23:8For the Sadducees ... but the PhariseesThis is background information about the Sadducees and Pharisees.
Act 28:8It happened that the father of Publius ... fever and dysenteryThis is background information about Publius' father that is important to understanding the story.
Rev 17:3carried me away in the Spirit to a wildernessThe setting changes from John being in heaven to being in a wilderness.
Rev 21:10carried me away in the SpiritThe 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).