diff --git a/content/kt/amen.md b/content/kt/amen.md index 56057103..e8373bdd 100644 --- a/content/kt/amen.md +++ b/content/kt/amen.md @@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ The term "amen" is a word used to emphasize or call attention to what a person h ## Translation Suggestions: ## * Consider whether the target language has a special word or phrase that is used to emphasize something that has been said. -* When used at the end of a prayer or to confirm something, "amen" could be translated as, "let it be so" or "may this happen" or "that is true." -* When Jesus says, "truly I tell you," this could also be translated as, "Yes, I tell you sincerely" or "That is true, and I also tell you." -* The phrase, "truly, truly I tell you" could be translated as "I tell you this very sincerely" or "I tell you this very earnestly" or "what I am telling you is true." +* When used at the end of a prayer or to confirm something, "amen" could be translated as "let it be so" or "may this happen" or "that is true." +* When Jesus says, "truly I tell you," this could also be translated as "Yes, I tell you sincerely" or "That is true, and I also tell you." +* The phrase "truly, truly I tell you" could be translated as "I tell you this very sincerely" or "I tell you this very earnestly" or "what I am telling you is true." * (See also: [fulfill](../kt/fulfill.md) **ยท** [true](../kt/true.md))