unfoldingWord_en_tn/mrk/10/17.md

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to inherit eternal life

Here the man speaks of "receiving" as if it were "inheriting." This metaphor is used to emphasize the importance of receiving. Also, "inherit" here does not mean that someone has to die first. Alternate translation: to receive eternal life" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)