en_tn/mat/22/04.md

# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues telling a parable. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])

# servants, saying, 'Tell them who are invited

This direct quotation can be stated as an indirect quotation. Also, this can be stated in active form. AT: "servants, ordering them to tell those whom he invited" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# See

"Look" or "Listen" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"

# My oxen and fattened calves have been killed

It is implied that the animals are cooked and ready to eat. This can be stated in active form. AT: "My servants have killed and cooked my oxen and my fattened calves" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# My oxen and fattened calves

"My best oxen and calves for eating"