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be earnest and repent
"be serious and repent"
I am standing at the door and am knocking
Jesus speaks about wanting people to relate to him as if he wanted them to invite him into their home. AT: "I am like one standing at the door and knocking" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
am knocking
When people want someone to welcome them into their home, they knock on the door. AT: "I want you to let me come inside" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)
hears my voice
The phrase "my voice" refers to Christ speaking. AT: "hears me speak" or "hears me call" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
I will come into his home
Some languages might prefer the verb "go" here. AT: "I will go in to his home" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go)
and will eat with him
This represents being together as friends. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)