# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to speak to the Pharisees. This is the same part of the story which began in [John 9:35](../09/35.md).

# General Information:

Jesus begins to speak in parables. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])

# Truly, truly

See how you translated this in [John 1:51](../01/49.md).

# sheep pen

This is a fenced area where a shepherd keeps his sheep.

# a thief and a robber

This is the use of two words with similar meanings to add emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])