7 Grk “And behold.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis ( 1). Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events in the narrative.
8 Or “some of the scribes.” See the note on the phrase “experts in the law” in .
9 Blaspheming meant to say something that dishonored God. To claim divine prerogatives or claim to speak for God when one really does not would be such an act of offense. The remark raised directly the issue of the nature of Jesus’ ministry.

In other versions

And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”

At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”

At this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “He’s blaspheming!”

But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, “That’s blasphemy! Does he think he’s God?”

And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!”

And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

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