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924 B
Markdown
38 lines
924 B
Markdown
# Connecting Statement:
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Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the reasons why they should not be afraid of the persecution that they might experience.
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# Do not think
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"Do not suppose" or "You must not think"
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# upon the earth
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This refers to the people who live on the earth. AT: "to the people of the earth" or "to people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# a sword
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This refers to division, fighting, and killing among people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# set
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"turn" or "divide" or "separate"
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# a man against his father
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"a son against his father"
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# A man's enemies
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"A person's enemies" or "A person's worst enemies"
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# those of his own household
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"members of his own family"
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/peace]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sword]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/adversary]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/household]] |