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# I will give to you
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Here "you" is singular and refers to Peter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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# the keys of the kingdom of heaven
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Keys are objects that are used to lock or unlock doors. Here they represent authority. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# the kingdom of heaven
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This refers to God's rule as king. The phrase "kingdom of heaven" is used only in the book of Matthew. If possible, use "heaven" in your translation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# bind on earth shall be bound in heaven ... loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
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This metaphor means that God in heaven will approve of what Peter allows or forbids on earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# shall be bound ... shall be loosed
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These can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will bind ... God will loose" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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