939 B
939 B
“Which ones do I need to obey?” he asked
This could mean ‘Which laws do I need to obey in order to receive eternal life?’ This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “He asked him which laws he needed to obey” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)
Jesus replied, “Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not lie. Honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “Jesus replied that he must not commit murder, or commit adultery, or steal, or lie, and must honor his father and mother, and love his neighbor as he loves himself.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)
as you love yourself
This could mean ‘as much as you love yourself’ or ‘to the same degree that you love yourself.’ (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)