John 12:2

12:2 So they prepared a dinner for Jesus2 there. Martha3 was serving, and Lazarus was among those present at the table4 with him.

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2	tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity and to conform with contemporary English style.
3	tn Grk “And Martha.” The connective καί (kai, “and”) has been omitted in the translation because it would produce a run-on sentence in English.
4	tn Grk “reclining at the table.” sn 1st century middle eastern meals were not eaten while sitting at a table, but while reclining on one’s side on the floor with the head closest to the low table and the feet farthest away.