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Mark 7:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you've got ears that actually work, then use them and really listen to what I'm saying.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is basically saying 'pay attention — this matters more than you think.'

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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.

If you're really listening, then actually listen.

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.

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