en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/17/12.md

# But I tell you

This adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.

# they ... their

All occurrences of these words may mean either 1) the Jewish leaders or 2) all the Jewish people.

# the Son of Man will also suffer at their hands

Here "hands" refers to power. Alternate translation: "they will make the Son of Man suffer" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# the Son of Man will

Jesus is referring to himself. Alternate translation: "I, the Son of Man, will" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])