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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. Alternate translation: "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. Alternate translation: "keep your lamps burning" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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