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Truly I say to you
"I tell you the truth." This phrase adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.
in the new age
"in the new time." This refers to when God restores all things. AT: "at the time when God makes all things new" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the Son of Man
Jesus is speaking about himself. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)
sits on his glorious throne
Sitting on his throne represents ruling as a king. His throne being glorious represents his rule being glorious. AT: "sits as king on his glorious throne" or "rules gloriously as king" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
sit upon twelve thrones
Here sitting on thrones refers to ruling as kings. The disciples will not be equal to Jesus who is also on a throne. They will receive authority from him. AT: "sit as kings on 12 thrones" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the twelve tribes of Israel
Here "tribes" refers to people from those tribes. AT: "the people of the 12 tribes of Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)