diff --git a/mat/19/23.md b/mat/19/23.md index c18881d22..2a07b7d46 100644 --- a/mat/19/23.md +++ b/mat/19/23.md @@ -9,8 +9,3 @@ Jesus explains to his disciples the rewards of giving up material possessions an # to enter the kingdom of heaven Here "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's rule as king. This phrase is found only in the book of Matthew. If possible, keep "heaven" in your translation. Alternate translation: "to accept our God in heaven as their king" or "to enter God's kingdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) - -# it is easier ... kingdom of God - -Jesus uses an exaggeration to illustrate how very difficult it is for rich people to enter the kingdom of God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) -