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# Truly I say to you
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"I tell you the truth." This adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.
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# you
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All occurrences of this word are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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# bind ... bound ... release ... released
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This metaphor means that God in heaven will approve of what the disciples allow or forbid on earth. See how you translated similar phrases in [Matthew 16:19](../16/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# will be bound ... will be released
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will bind ... God will release" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# I say to you
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This adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.
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