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Matthew 13:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But you're actually blessed because your eyes really see what's happening, and your ears actually hear what matters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're blessed when you can see and hear the truth that others are missing.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus was teaching a large crowd through parables, such as the Parable of the Sower, to illustrate spiritual truths about God's kingdom. He then turned to his disciples privately, explaining these parables and commending them for their ability to perceive and understand his message, which many in the crowd could not. This reflects the first-century Jewish context where Jesus often used stories to separate those with genuine faith from those who were spiritually hardened.

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