{Turning to the disciples} (strapheis pros tous
math(8874)as). Second aorist passive of streph(935c) as in 9:55 . The
prayer was a soliloquy though uttered in the presence of the
Seventy on their return. Now Jesus turned and spoke "privately"
or to the disciples (the Twelve, apparently), whether on this
same occasion or a bit later. {Blessed} (makarioi). A
beatitude, the same adjective as in Mt 5:3-11 . A beatitude of
privilege very much like that in Mt 5:13-16 . Jesus often
repeated his sayings.
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