en_tn_lite_do_not_use/luk/12/35.md

General Information:

Jesus begins to tell a parable. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables)

Let your long clothing be tucked in at your belt

People wore long flowing robes. They would tuck them into their belt to keep the robes out of the way while they worked. Alternate translation: "Tuck your clothing into your belt so you are ready to serve" or "Be dressed and ready to serve" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

let your lamps be kept burning

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "keep your lamps burning" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)