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# The Sabbath was made for mankind
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Jesus makes clear why God established the Sabbath. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God made the Sabbath for mankind" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# mankind
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"man" or "people" or "the needs of people." This word refers to both men and women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-gendernotations]])
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# not mankind for the Sabbath
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The words "was made" are understood from the previous phrase. They can be repeated here. Alternate translation: "mankind was not made for the Sabbath" or "God did not make mankind for the Sabbath" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]])
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