forked from WycliffeAssociates/en_tn_condensed
See in Reader
17 lines
766 B
Markdown
17 lines
766 B
Markdown
# Connecting Statement:
|
|
|
|
Jesus explains to his disciples the rewards of giving up material possessions and relationships to follow him.
|
|
|
|
# Truly I say to you
|
|
|
|
"I tell you the truth." This phrase adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.
|
|
|
|
# to enter the kingdom of heaven
|
|
|
|
Here "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's rule as king. This phrase is found only in the book of Matthew. If possible, keep "heaven" in your translation. Alternate translation: "to accept our God in heaven as their king" or "to enter God's kingdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
|
|
|
|
# it is easier ... kingdom of God
|
|
|
|
Jesus uses an exaggeration to illustrate how very difficult it is for rich people to enter the kingdom of God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
|
|
|