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Matthew 13:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you're really listening, then actually listen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This isn't just background noise — pay attention to what matters.

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So yeah, follow the good things they teach you to do — but don't copy how they actually live their lives. They're really good at talking the talk, but they don't walk the walk.

That's why I talk to them in stories and metaphors — because even though they're looking right at me, they're not really seeing what's happening. They hear my words but they're not actually listening or getting it.

So pay attention to how you're actually listening. If you've got understanding, you'll get even more. But if you don't really have it — even what you think you understand will slip away from you.

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