en_tn/luk/13/28.md

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# Connecting Statement:
Jesus continues to talk about entering into God's kingdom. This is the end of this conversation.
# crying and the grinding of teeth
These actions are symbolic acts, indicating great regret and sadness. AT: "crying and grinding of teeth because of their great regret" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
# when you see
Jesus continues to speak to the crowd as if they will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
# but you are thrown out
"but you yourselves will have been thrown outside." This can be stated in active form. AT: "but God will have forced you outside" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# from the east, west, north, and south
This means "from every direction." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
# be seated at a table in the kingdom of God
It was common to speak of the joy in God's kingdom as a feast. AT: "they will feast in the kingdom of God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# will be first ... will be last
Being first represents being important or honored. AT: "will be the most important ... will be the least important" or "God will honor ... God will shame" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/abraham]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/isaac]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/jacob]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/kingdomofgod]]