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If any man has ears to hear, let him hear."
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A Call for Spiritual Attention
All commentators agree that this phrase is a solemn command for more than just physical hearing. It is a call for spiritual perception and focused attention. Jesus uses this repeated formula to signal that the teachings about His kingdom are profoundly important and require careful consideration from those willing to understand.
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Repeats verse 9 with conditional form instead of a relative clause. Perhaps some inattention was noted.
In the parable of the lamp (the Greek has “the lamp”), the lamp represents Jesus who has come. As the purpose of the lamp is to be put on a lampsta…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If any man have ears to hear, let him hear . ] What is now delivered, being very momentous and important; see ([Reference…
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Presbyterian
These declarations were intended to draw the disciples' attention to the word of Christ. By His instructing them in this way, they were enabled to …
