# you do not accept

The word "you" is plural and refers either the Pharisees [verse 1](./01.md) or to the Jewish leaders or to the Jews in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])

# Truly, truly

Translate this the way your language emphasizes that what follows is important and true. See how you translated this in [John 1:51](../01/51.md).

# we speak

When Jesus said "we," he was not including Nicodemus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])