KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jesus said, 'Are you guys seriously still not getting it?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes Jesus has to call out even his closest friends when they're missing the point.
📚 Historical Context
In Matthew 15, Jesus is responding to the Pharisees who criticized His disciples for not observing the traditional hand-washing rituals, which were cultural customs rather than direct commands from God's law. He teaches that spiritual defilement comes from the heart's intentions, not external actions, as part of a broader discussion on hypocrisy. When His disciples show confusion about this lesson, Jesus expresses mild frustration in verse 16, questioning their lack of understanding despite being close to Him.
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