en_tn/jhn/14/04.md

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how can we know the way?

"how can we know how to get there?"

the way

This is a metaphor that has these possible meanings 1) "the way to God" or 2) "the one who takes people to God." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the truth

This is a metaphor that has these possible meanings 1) "the true person" or 2) "the one who speaks true words about God." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the life

This is a metaphor that means Jesus can give life to people. AT: "the one who can make people alive" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

no one comes to the Father except through me

People can come to God and live with him only by trusting Jesus. AT: "No one can come to the Father and live with him unless he comes through me." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

Father

This is an important title for God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)

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