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# Connecting Statement:
Jesus finishes his parable.
# the highways and hedges
This refers to roads and paths outside of the city. AT: "the main roads and paths outside of the city"
# compel them to come in
"demand that they come in"
# compel them
The word "them" refers to anyone the servants find. "compel anyone you find to come in"
# that my house may be filled
"so that people may fill my house"
# For I say to you
The word "you" is plural, so it is unclear to whom it is addressed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
# those men
The word here for "men" means "male adults" and not just people in general.
# who were invited
This can be stated in active form. AT: "whom I invited" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# will taste my dinner
"will enjoy the dinner I have prepared"