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# Connecting Statement:
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Jesus continues to talk about entering into God's kingdom. This is the end of this conversation.
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# crying and the grinding of teeth
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These actions are symbolic acts, indicating great regret and sadness. Alternate translation: "crying and grinding of teeth because of their great regret" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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# when you see
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Jesus continues to speak to the crowd as if they will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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# but you are thrown out
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"but you yourselves will have been thrown outside." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "but God will have forced you outside" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# will be first ... will be last
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Being first represents being important or honored. Alternate translation: "will be the most important ... will be the least important" or "God will honor ... God will shame" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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