OET interlinear MAT 15:10

15:10a

This verse begins a new part of the story. In some languages, it may be more natural to begin this paragraph with a time word. For example:

Then (GNT)

After that

Jesus called the crowd to Him: The Greek word that the BSB translates as called also means “summon, ask (someone) to come.” Jesus invited the people who had been listening to gather around him. He did this because he wanted to talk to them.

Here are some other ways to translate this clause:

Jesus called the crowd together (CEV)

Jesus told the crowd of people to gather around him

the crowd: When Jesus was talking with the Pharisees and scribes in 15:1–9, other people were standing around listening. Here Jesus began to speak directly to these people.

15:10b

Listen and understand: The expression Listen and understand indicates that:

1. Jesus intended to say something important to the crowd.

2. He strongly urged the people to listen carefully to what he said and understand it.

Listen means “concentrate on what I am saying.” The word understand emphasizes that everyone should think carefully about the meaning of what Jesus was about to say.

Use an expression in your language that people say when they want others to give careful attention and think about the meaning of what they hear. For example:

Pay attention and try to understand what I mean. (CEV)

Listen and understand what I am saying (NCV)

This clause refers to the things that Jesus was about to say. Your translation should indicate that Jesus was referring to something that he was going to say. He is not talking about something that he had already said.