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# Connecting Statement:
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Jesus continues to instruct his disciples about the reasons why they should not be afraid of the persecution that they might experience.
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# He who loves ... is not worthy
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Here "he" means any person in general. Alternate translation: "Those who love ... are not worthy" or "If you love ... you are not worthy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-gendernotations]])
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# loves
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The word for "love" here refers to "brotherly love" or "love from a friend." Alternate translation: "cares for" or "is devoted to" or "is fond of"
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# worthy of me
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"deserve to belong to me" or "worthy to be my disciple"
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