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 # the stern
 
-This is the very back of the boat.
+The stern is the back part of the boat.
 
 # They woke him up
 
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ The word "they" refers to the disciples.
 
 # do you not care that we are about to die?
 
-The disciples asked this question to convey their fear. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: "you need to pay attention to what is happening; we are all about to die!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
+The disciples asked this question to show that they were in great danger and that they were upset that Jesus was not helping them. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: "you need to pay attention to what is happening; we are all about to die!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
 
 # we are about to die