en_tn_lite_do_not_use/luk/14/23.md

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Connecting Statement:

Jesus finishes his parable.

the highways and hedges

This refers to roads and paths outside of the city. AT: "the main roads and paths outside of the city"

compel them to come in

"demand that they come in"

that my house may be filled

"so that people may fill my house"

For I say to you

The word "you" is plural, so it is unclear to whom it is addressed. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

those men

The word here for "men" means "male adults" and not just people in general.

who were invited

This can be stated in active form. AT: "whom I invited" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

will taste my dinner

"will enjoy the dinner I have prepared"