# Connecting Statement:

Jesus finishes his parable.

# the highways and hedges

This refers to roads and paths outside of the city. AT: "the main roads and paths outside of the city"

# compel them to come in

"demand that they come in"

# that my house may be filled

"so that people may fill my house"

# For I say to you

The word "you" is plural, so it is unclear to whom it is addressed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

# those men

The word here for "men" means "male adults" and not just people in general.

# who were invited

This can be stated in active form. AT: "whom I invited" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# will taste my dinner

"will enjoy the dinner I have prepared"