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Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to teach his disciples as they walk to the Mount of Olives.

General Information:

In verse 31, Jesus quotes the prophet Zechariah to show that in order to fulfill prophecy, all of his disciples will leave him.

hymn

a song of praise to God

fall away

"leave me"

for it is written

This can be stated in active form. AT: "for the prophet Zechariah wrote long ago in the scriptures" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

I will strike

Here "I" refers to God. It is implied that God will cause or allow people to harm and kill Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

the shepherd ... sheep of the flock

These are metaphors that refer to Jesus and the disciples. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the sheep of the flock will be scattered

This can be stated in active form. AT: "they will scatter all the sheep of the flock" or "the sheep of the flock will run off in all directions" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

after I am raised up

This can be stated in active form. AT: "after God raises me up" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

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