# how can we know the way?

"how can we know how to get there?"

# the way

This is a metaphor that has these possible meanings 1) "the way to God" or 2) "the one who takes people to God." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the truth

This is a metaphor that has these possible meanings 1) "the true person" or 2) "the one who speaks true words about God." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the life

This is a metaphor that means Jesus can give life to people. AT: "the one who can make people alive" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# no one comes to the Father except through me

People can come to God and live with him only by trusting Jesus. AT: "No one can come to the Father and live with him unless he comes through me." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# Father

This is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])