## translationWords

* [[en:tw:jesus]]
* [[en:tw:lawless]]
* [[en:tw:peoplegroup]]

## translationNotes

* **gave himself for us** - "gave himself to die for us"
* **to set us free from lawlessness** - "to release us from our sinful condition." This is a metaphor that compares being released from sin's control to the freedom of a slave being purchased by someone. (See: [[en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor]])
* **make pure** - "cleanse"
* **a treasured people** - AT: "a group of people that he treasures."
* **are eager** - "have a strong desire"