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# Connecting Statement:
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Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the reasons why they should not be afraid of the persecution that they might experience.
# Do not think
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"Do not suppose" or "You must not think"
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# upon the earth
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This refers to the people who live on the earth. Alternate translation: "to the people of the earth" or "to people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# a sword
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This refers to division, fighting, and killing among people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# to set ... against
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"to cause ... to fight against"
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