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+# Connecting Statement:
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+Jesus begins to teach his disciples by asking a question.
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 # Are you also still without understanding?
 
 Jesus uses this question to express his disappointment that they do not understand. This can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: "After all I have said and done, I would expect you to understand." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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-# Do you not see that whatever enters ... latrine?
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-Jesus uses this question to teach his disciples something they should already know. It can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: "Whatever enters ... latrine." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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