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# General Information:
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Jesus begins to tell a parable. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
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# Let your long clothing be tucked in at your belt
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People wore long flowing robes. They would tuck them into their belt to keep the robes out of the way while they worked. AT: "Tuck your clothing into your belt so you are ready to serve" or "Be dressed and ready to serve" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# let your lamps be kept burning
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "keep your lamps burning" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# be like people looking for their master
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This compares the disciples being ready for Jesus to return to servants who are ready for their master to return. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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# returns from the marriage feast
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"returns home from a marriage feast"
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# open the door for him
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This refers to the door of the master's house. It was the responsibility of his servants to open it for him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/lamp]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lord]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/feast]] |