# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues speaking to the Jewish leaders.

# Truly, truly

Translate this the way your language emphasizes that what follows is important and true. See how you translated this in [John 1:51](../01/51.md).

# whatever the Father is doing, the Son does likewise

Jesus, as the Son of God, followed and obeyed his Father's leadership on earth, because Jesus knew the Father loved him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])

# Son ... Father

These are important titles that describe the relationship between Jesus and God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])

# the Son does likewise

"the Son does the same thing" or "the Son also does"