# be earnest and repent

"be serious and repent"

# I am standing at the door and am knocking

Jesus speaks about wanting people to relate to him as if he wanted them to invite him into their home. AT: "I am like one standing at the door and knocking" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# am knocking

When people want someone to welcome them into their home, they knock on the door. AT: "I want you to let me come inside" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# hears my voice

The phrase "my voice" refers to Christ speaking. AT: "hears me speak" or "hears me call" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# I will come into his home

Some languages might prefer the verb "go" here. AT: "I will go in to his home" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])

# and will eat with him

This represents being together as friends. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])