en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/18/12.md

## translationWords

* [[en:tw:amen]]
* [[en:tw:astray]]
* [[en:tw:father]]
* [[en:tw:heaven]]
* [[en:tw:perish]]
* [[en:tw:rejoice]]
* [[en:tw:sheep]]
* [[en:tw:willofgod]]

## translationNotes

* Jesus continues to use a little child as an example for the disciples.
* **What do you think?** - Think of how people act." (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion]])
* **does he not leave...and go off seeking...?** - "he will always leave...and go off seeking..."
* **ninety-nine** - nine** - "99"
* **it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should perish** - "Your Father in heaven wants all of these little ones to live" (See: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_litotes]])