KJV ORIGINAL
And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Jesus called everyone over and said, 'Listen up and really get what I'm about to tell you:'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus made sure he had everyone's attention before dropping some truth.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is addressing a conflict with the Pharisees, who prioritized human traditions, such as ceremonial hand-washing, over God's actual commandments. Jesus calls the crowd to listen and understand because He is about to teach that true defilement comes from the heart, not external practices. This moment reflects the broader tension in first-century Judaism between rigid religious customs and Jesus' emphasis on spiritual authenticity.
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