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# Connecting Statement:
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Jesus continues responding to Nicodemus.
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# I told you ... you do not believe ... how will you believe if I tell you
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In all three places "you" is plural and refers to Jews in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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# how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?
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This question emphasizes the disbelief of Nicodemus and the Jews. AT: "you certainly will not believe if I tell you about heavenly things!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# heavenly things
spiritual things