diff --git a/mat/05/19.md b/mat/05/19.md index 0a8d559cbd..bff3746bf9 100644 --- a/mat/05/19.md +++ b/mat/05/19.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # whoever breaks -Possible meanings are 1) "whoever disobeys" or 2) "whoever ignores." +"whoever disobeys" or "whoever ignores" # the least one of these commandments and teaches @@ -8,17 +8,14 @@ Possible meanings are 1) "whoever disobeys" or 2) "whoever ignores." # whoever ... teaches others to do so will be called -This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "if anyone ... teaches others to do so, God will call that person" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) +"if anyone ... teaches others to do so, God will call that person" # least in the kingdom of heaven -The phrase "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's rule as king. This phrase is found only in Matthew. If possible use "heaven" in your translation. Alternate translation: "the least important in his heavenly kingdom" or "the least important under the rule of our God in heaven" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]]) +The phrase "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's rule as king. Alternate translation: "the least important in the heavenly kingdom" or "the least important under the rule of our God in heaven" # keeps them and teaches them "obeys all these commandments and teaches others to do the same" -# great - -most important