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One day
This phrase introduces an event that happened in the past, but does not state the specific time. Many languages have a similar way to begin telling a true story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent)
to the Temple
They did not go into the Temple building where only the priests were allowed. Alternate translation: “to the Temple courtyard” or “into the Temple area” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
A crippled man was sitting at the gate, begging for money.
This introduces a new character in the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants)
A crippled man
This could also be translated as: “A lame man.” This refers to a man who did not have full use of his legs, and could not stand or walk.