# in this city

Here "this" does not refer to a specific city. Alternate translation: "in one city"

# flee to the next

"flee to the next city"

# truly I say to you

"I tell you the truth." This phrase adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.

# before the Son of Man has

Jesus is speaking about himself. Alternate translation: "before I, the Son of Man, have" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])

# has come

"arrives"