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# But I have prayed for you
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The word "you" here refers specifically to Simon. Languages that have different forms of "you" should use the singular form. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])
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# that your faith may not fail
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This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "that you will continue to have faith" or "that you will continue to trust me"
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# After you have turned back again
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Here "turned back again" is a metaphor for starting to believe in someone again. Alternate translation: "After you start believing in me again" or "After you start serving me again" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# strengthen your brothers
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"encourage your brothers to be strong in their faith" or "help your brothers believe in me"
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# your brothers
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This refers to the other disciples. Alternate translation: "your fellow believers" or "the other disciples"
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