# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to talk about entering into God's kingdom. This is the end of this conversation.

# crying and the grinding of teeth

These actions are symbolic acts, indicating great regret and sadness. Alternate translation: "crying and grinding of teeth because of their great regret" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# when you see

Jesus continues to speak to the crowd as if they will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

# but you are thrown out

"but you yourselves will have been thrown outside." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "but God will have forced you outside" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# will be first ... will be last

Being first represents being important or honored. Alternate translation: "will be the most important ... will be the least important" or "God will honor ... God will shame" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])