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-# Connecting Statement:
-
-This begins the account of the events that happened when Jesus died.
-
 # Behold
 
 The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
 
 # the curtain of the temple was split in two
 
-This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the curtain of the temple tore in two" or "God caused the curtain of the temple to tear in two" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
+"the curtain of the temple tore in two" or "God caused the curtain of the temple to tear in two"