openenglishbible/Open-English-Bible — Issue #285: Mark 1:25 - "but" - Better Wording
Author: DJHugger
Created: 2012-01-09 19:31:44+00:00
State: open

The OEB currently reads, "But Jesus rebuked the spirit: “Be silent! Come out from him.”

I'm wondering if it wouldn't make for smoother reading to leave the kai untranslated. Recommend omitting "But":

"Jesus rebuked the spirit: “Be silent! Come out from him.”