en_tn/mat/22/13.md

# Connecting Statement:

Jesus concludes his parable about a marriage feast.

# Bind this man hand and foot

"Tie him up so that he cannot move his hands or feet"

# into the outer darkness

This expression refers to the eternal destiny of those who reject God. See how you translated this in [Matthew 8:12](../08/11.md). AT: "the dark place away from God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# weeping and the grinding of teeth

This represents extreme sadness and suffering. See how you translated this in [Matthew 8:12](../08/11.md).

# For many people are called, but few are chosen

This can be stated in active form. AT: "For God invites many people, but he only chooses a few" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# For

This marks a transition. Jesus has ended the parable and will now explain the point of the parable.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/darkness]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gnashteeth]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]]