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-# Connecting Statement:
-
-The following events happen immediately after the three disciples witness Jesus's transfiguration.
-
-# As they
-
-"As Jesus and the disciples"
-
 # the Son of Man
 
-Jesus is speaking about himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])
+Jesus is speaking about himself.