en_tn_condensed/mat/17/12.md

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But I tell you

This adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.

they ... their

All occurrences of these words may mean either 1) the Jewish leaders or 2) all the Jewish people.

the Son of Man will also suffer at their hands

Here "hands" refers to power. Alternate translation: "they will make the Son of Man suffer" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

Son of Man

Jesus is referring to himself. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)