en_tn/mat/24/48.md

13 lines
552 B
Markdown
Raw Permalink Normal View History

2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# Connecting Statement:
2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
Jesus concludes his proverb of a master and servants to illustrate that his disciples should be prepared for his return. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-proverbs]])
2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# says in his heart
2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
Here "heart" refers to the mind. Alternate translation: "thinks in his mind" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# My master has been delayed
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "My master is slow to return" or "My master will not return for a long time" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00