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# Connecting Statement:
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Here the scene shifts to a later time. Jesus asks his disciples if they understand who he is.
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# Now
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This word is used here to mark a break in the main storyline or to introduce a new person. Here Matthew starts to tell a new part of the story.
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# the Son of Man
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Jesus is referring to himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
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# the Son of the living God
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This is an important title for Jesus that shows his relationship to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
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# the living God
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Here "living" contrasts the God of Israel to all the false gods and idols that people worshiped. Only the God of Israel is alive and has power to act.
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