# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues telling a parable. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parables]])

# servants, saying, 'Tell them who are invited, "See ... feast."'

This direct quotation can be stated as an indirect quotation. Also, this can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "servants, ordering them to tell those whom he invited, 'See ... feast.'" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-quotations]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# See

"Look" or "Listen" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"

# My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed

It is implied that the animals are cooked and ready to eat. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "My servants have killed and cooked my oxen and my fattened cattle" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# My oxen and fattened cattle

"My best oxen and calves for eating"