# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to talk about entering into God's kingdom.

# Once the owner

"After the owner"

# the owner of the house

This refers to the owner of the house with the narrow door in the previous verses. This is a metaphor for God as the ruler of the kingdom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# you will stand outside

Jesus was talking to a crowd. The form of "you" is plural. He is addressing them as if they will not enter through the narrow door into the kingdom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])

# pound the door

"hit on the door." This is an attempt to gain the owner's attention.