RichTestOrg_en_tn/mat/24/48.md

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Connecting Statement:

Jesus concludes his proverb of a master and servants to illustrate that his disciples should be prepared for his return. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs)

says in his heart

Here "heart" refers to the mind. Alternate translation: "thinks in his mind" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

My master has been delayed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "My master is slow to return" or "My master will not return for a long time" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)