Apologetics Bible

Matthew 15:1

Greek

Τότε προσέρχονται τῷ ⸀Ἰησοῦ ἀπὸ Ἱεροσολύμων ⸂Φαρισαῖοι καὶ γραμματεῖς⸃ λέγοντες

Tote proserchontai to Iesoy apo Ierosolymon Pharisaioi kai grammateis legontes

KJV: Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,

AKJV: Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,

ASV: Then there come to Jesus from Jerusalem Pharisees and scribes, saying,

YLT: Then come unto Jesus do they from Jerusalem--scribes and Pharisees--saying,

Exposition: Matthew 15:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:2

Greek

Διὰ τί οἱ μαθηταί σου παραβαίνουσιν τὴν παράδοσιν τῶν πρεσβυτέρων; οὐ γὰρ νίπτονται τὰς χεῖρας ⸀αὐτῶν ὅταν ἄρτον ἐσθίωσιν.

Dia ti oi mathetai soy parabainoysin ten paradosin ton presbyteron; oy gar niptontai tas cheiras ayton otan arton esthiosin.

KJV: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

AKJV: Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

ASV: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

YLT: `Wherefore do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they do not wash their hands when they may eat bread.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:3

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Διὰ τί καὶ ὑμεῖς παραβαίνετε τὴν ἐντολὴν τοῦ θεοῦ διὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ὑμῶν;

o de apokritheis eipen aytois· Dia ti kai ymeis parabainete ten entolen toy theoy dia ten paradosin ymon;

KJV: But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

AKJV: But he answered and said to them, Why do you also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

ASV: And he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?

YLT: And he answering said to them, `Wherefore also do ye transgress the command of God because of your tradition?

Exposition: Matthew 15:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:4

Greek

ὁ γὰρ θεὸς ⸀εἶπεν· Τίμα τὸν πατέρα καὶ τὴν μητέρα, καί· Ὁ κακολογῶν πατέρα ἢ μητέρα θανάτῳ τελευτάτω·

o gar theos eipen· Tima ton patera kai ten metera, kai· O kakologon patera e metera thanato teleytato·

KJV: For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

AKJV: For God commanded, saying, Honor your father and mother: and, He that curses father or mother, let him die the death.

ASV: For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death.

YLT: for God did command, saying, Honour thy father and mother; and, He who is speaking evil of father or mother--let him die the death;

Exposition: Matthew 15:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:5

Greek

ὑμεῖς δὲ λέγετε· Ὃς ἂν εἴπῃ τῷ πατρὶ ἢ τῇ μητρί· Δῶρον ὃ ἐὰν ἐξ ἐμοῦ ὠφεληθῇς,

ymeis de legete· Os an eipe to patri e te metri· Doron o ean ex emoy ophelethes,

KJV: But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

AKJV: But you say, Whoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me;

ASV: But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, That wherewith thou mightest have been profited by me is given to God;

YLT: but ye say, Whoever may say to father or mother, An offering is whatever thou mayest be profited by me; --

Exposition: Matthew 15:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:6

Greek

⸀οὐ μὴ ⸀τιμήσει τὸν πατέρα ⸀αὐτοῦ· καὶ ἠκυρώσατε ⸂τὸν λόγον⸃ τοῦ θεοῦ διὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ὑμῶν.

oy me timesei ton patera aytoy· kai ekyrosate ton logon toy theoy dia ten paradosin ymon.

KJV: And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

AKJV: And honor not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have you made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

ASV: he shall not honor his father. And ye have made void the word of God because of your tradition.

YLT: and he may not honour his father or his mother, and ye did set aside the command of God because of your tradition.

Exposition: Matthew 15:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:7

Greek

ὑποκριταί, καλῶς ἐπροφήτευσεν περὶ ὑμῶν Ἠσαΐας λέγων·

ypokritai, kalos epropheteysen peri ymon Esaias legon·

KJV: Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

AKJV: You hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

ASV: Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

YLT: `Hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 15:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:8

Greek

⸂Ὁ λαὸς οὗτος⸃ τοῖς χείλεσίν με τιμᾷ, ἡ δὲ καρδία αὐτῶν πόρρω ἀπέχει ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ·

O laos oytos tois cheilesin me tima, e de kardia ayton porro apechei ap emoy·

KJV: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

AKJV: This people draws near to me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

ASV: This people honoreth me with their lips;

YLT: This people doth draw nigh to Me with their mouth, and with the lips it doth honour Me, but their heart is far off from Me;

Exposition: Matthew 15:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:9

Greek

μάτην δὲ σέβονταί με, διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων.

maten de sebontai me, didaskontes didaskalias entalmata anthropon.

KJV: But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

AKJV: But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. ¶

ASV: But in vain do they worship me,

YLT: and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings--commands of men.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:10

Greek

Καὶ προσκαλεσάμενος τὸν ὄχλον εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ἀκούετε καὶ συνίετε·

Kai proskalesamenos ton ochlon eipen aytois· Akoyete kai syniete·

KJV: And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

AKJV: And he called the multitude, and said to them, Hear, and understand:

ASV: And he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

YLT: And having called near the multitude, he said to them, `Hear and understand:

Exposition: Matthew 15:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:11

Greek

οὐ τὸ εἰσερχόμενον εἰς τὸ στόμα κοινοῖ τὸν ἄνθρωπον, ἀλλὰ τὸ ἐκπορευόμενον ἐκ τοῦ στόματος τοῦτο κοινοῖ τὸν ἄνθρωπον.

oy to eiserchomenon eis to stoma koinoi ton anthropon, alla to ekporeyomenon ek toy stomatos toyto koinoi ton anthropon.

KJV: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

AKJV: Not that which goes into the mouth defiles a man; but that which comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.

ASV: Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.

YLT: not that which is coming into the mouth doth defile the man, but that which is coming forth from the mouth, this defileth the man.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:12

Greek

Τότε προσελθόντες οἱ ⸀μαθηταὶ ⸀λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Οἶδας ὅτι οἱ Φαρισαῖοι ἀκούσαντες τὸν λόγον ἐσκανδαλίσθησαν;

Tote proselthontes oi mathetai legoysin ayto· Oidas oti oi Pharisaioi akoysantes ton logon eskandalisthesan;

KJV: Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

AKJV: Then came his disciples, and said to him, Know you that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

ASV: Then came the disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, when they heard this saying?

YLT: Then his disciples having come near, said to him, `Hast thou known that the Pharisees, having heard the word, were stumbled?'

Exposition: Matthew 15:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:13

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· Πᾶσα φυτεία ἣν οὐκ ἐφύτευσεν ὁ πατήρ μου ὁ οὐράνιος ἐκριζωθήσεται.

o de apokritheis eipen· Pasa phyteia en oyk ephyteysen o pater moy o oyranios ekrizothesetai.

KJV: But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

AKJV: But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father has not planted, shall be rooted up.

ASV: But he answered and said, Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up.

YLT: And he answering said, `Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant shall be rooted up;

Exposition: Matthew 15:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:14

Greek

ἄφετε αὐτούς· ⸂τυφλοί εἰσιν ὁδηγοί τυφλῶν⸃· τυφλὸς δὲ τυφλὸν ἐὰν ὁδηγῇ, ἀμφότεροι εἰς βόθυνον πεσοῦνται.

aphete aytoys· typhloi eisin odegoi typhlon· typhlos de typhlon ean odege, amphoteroi eis bothynon pesoyntai.

KJV: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

AKJV: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

ASV: Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.

YLT: let them alone, guides they are--blind of blind; and if blind may guide blind, both into a ditch shall fall.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:15

Greek

Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Φράσον ἡμῖν τὴν παραβολήν ⸀ταύτην.

Apokritheis de o Petros eipen ayto· Phrason emin ten parabolen tayten.

KJV: Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.

AKJV: Then answered Peter and said to him, Declare to us this parable.

ASV: And Peter answered and said unto him, Declare unto us the parable.

YLT: And Peter answering said to him, `Explain to us this simile.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:16

Greek

ὁ ⸀δὲ εἶπεν· Ἀκμὴν καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀσύνετοί ἐστε;

o de eipen· Akmen kai ymeis asynetoi este;

KJV: And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?

AKJV: And Jesus said, Are you also yet without understanding?

ASV: And he said, Are ye also even yet without understanding?

YLT: And Jesus said, `Are ye also yet without understanding?

Exposition: Matthew 15:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:17

Greek

⸀οὐ νοεῖτε ὅτι πᾶν τὸ εἰσπορευόμενον εἰς τὸ στόμα εἰς τὴν κοιλίαν χωρεῖ καὶ εἰς ἀφεδρῶνα ἐκβάλλεται;

oy noeite oti pan to eisporeyomenon eis to stoma eis ten koilian chorei kai eis aphedrona ekballetai;

KJV: Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?

AKJV: Do not you yet understand, that whatever enters in at the mouth goes into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?

ASV: Perceive ye not, that whatsoever goeth into the mouth passeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?

YLT: do ye not understand that all that is going into the mouth doth pass into the belly, and into the drain is cast forth?

Exposition: Matthew 15:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:18

Greek

τὰ δὲ ἐκπορευόμενα ἐκ τοῦ στόματος ἐκ τῆς καρδίας ἐξέρχεται, κἀκεῖνα κοινοῖ τὸν ἄνθρωπον.

ta de ekporeyomena ek toy stomatos ek tes kardias exerchetai, kakeina koinoi ton anthropon.

KJV: But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

AKJV: But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

ASV: But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man.

YLT: but the things coming forth from the mouth from the heart do come forth, and these defile the man;

Exposition: Matthew 15:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:19

Greek

ἐκ γὰρ τῆς καρδίας ἐξέρχονται διαλογισμοὶ πονηροί, φόνοι, μοιχεῖαι, πορνεῖαι, κλοπαί, ψευδομαρτυρίαι, βλασφημίαι.

ek gar tes kardias exerchontai dialogismoi poneroi, phonoi, moicheiai, porneiai, klopai, pseydomartyriai, blasphemiai.

KJV: For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

AKJV: For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

ASV: For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, railings:

YLT: for out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, whoredoms, thefts, false witnessings, evil speakings:

Exposition: Matthew 15:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:20

Greek

ταῦτά ἐστιν τὰ κοινοῦντα τὸν ἄνθρωπον, τὸ δὲ ἀνίπτοις χερσὶν φαγεῖν οὐ κοινοῖ τὸν ἄνθρωπον.

tayta estin ta koinoynta ton anthropon, to de aniptois chersin phagein oy koinoi ton anthropon.

KJV: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.

AKJV: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashed hands defiles not a man. ¶

ASV: these are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not the man.

YLT: these are the things defiling the man; but to eat with unwashen hands doth not defile the man.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:21

Greek

Καὶ ἐξελθὼν ἐκεῖθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἀνεχώρησεν εἰς τὰ μέρη Τύρου καὶ Σιδῶνος.

Kai exelthon ekeithen o Iesoys anechoresen eis ta mere Tyroy kai Sidonos.

KJV: Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

AKJV: Then Jesus went there, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

ASV: And Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon.

YLT: And Jesus having come forth thence, withdrew to the parts of Tyre and Sidon,

Exposition: Matthew 15:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:22

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ γυνὴ Χαναναία ἀπὸ τῶν ὁρίων ἐκείνων ἐξελθοῦσα ⸀ἔκραζεν λέγουσα· Ἐλέησόν με, κύριε ⸀υἱὸς Δαυίδ· ἡ θυγάτηρ μου κακῶς δαιμονίζεται.

kai idoy gyne Chananaia apo ton orion ekeinon exelthoysa ekrazen legoysa· Eleeson me, kyrie yios Dayid· e thygater moy kakos daimonizetai.

KJV: And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

AKJV: And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried to him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, you son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

ASV: And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.

YLT: and lo, a woman, a Canaanitess, from those borders having come forth, did call to him, saying, `Deal kindly with me, Sir--Son of David; my daughter is miserably demonized.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:23

Greek

ὁ δὲ οὐκ ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῇ λόγον. καὶ προσελθόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ⸀ἠρώτουν αὐτὸν λέγοντες· Ἀπόλυσον αὐτήν, ὅτι κράζει ὄπισθεν ἡμῶν.

o de oyk apekrithe ayte logon. kai proselthontes oi mathetai aytoy erotoyn ayton legontes· Apolyson ayten, oti krazei opisthen emon.

KJV: But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

AKJV: But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and sought him, saying, Send her away; for she cries after us.

ASV: But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

YLT: And he did not answer her a word; and his disciples having come to him, were asking him, saying--`Let her away, because she crieth after us;'

Exposition: Matthew 15:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:24

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· Οὐκ ἀπεστάλην εἰ μὴ εἰς τὰ πρόβατα τὰ ἀπολωλότα οἴκου Ἰσραήλ.

o de apokritheis eipen· Oyk apestalen ei me eis ta probata ta apololota oikoy Israel.

KJV: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

AKJV: But he answered and said, I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

ASV: But he answered and said, I was not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

YLT: and he answering said, `I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:25

Greek

ἡ δὲ ἐλθοῦσα ⸀προσεκύνει αὐτῷ λέγουσα· Κύριε, βοήθει μοι.

e de elthoysa prosekynei ayto legoysa· Kyrie, boethei moi.

KJV: Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

AKJV: Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

ASV: But she came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

YLT: And having come, she was bowing to him, saying, `Sir, help me;'

Exposition: Matthew 15:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:26

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· Οὐκ ἔστιν καλὸν λαβεῖν τὸν ἄρτον τῶν τέκνων καὶ βαλεῖν τοῖς κυναρίοις.

o de apokritheis eipen· Oyk estin kalon labein ton arton ton teknon kai balein tois kynariois.

KJV: But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.

AKJV: But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.

ASV: And he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to the dogs.

YLT: and he answering said, `It is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast to the little dogs.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:27

Greek

ἡ δὲ εἶπεν· Ναί, κύριε, καὶ γὰρ τὰ κυνάρια ἐσθίει ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τῶν κυρίων αὐτῶν.

e de eipen· Nai, kyrie, kai gar ta kynaria esthiei apo ton psichion ton piptonton apo tes trapezes ton kyrion ayton.

KJV: And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

AKJV: And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

ASV: But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

YLT: And she said, `Yes, sir, for even the little dogs do eat of the crumbs that are falling from their lords' table;'

Exposition: Matthew 15:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:28

Greek

τότε ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῇ· Ὦ γύναι, μεγάλη σου ἡ πίστις· γενηθήτω σοι ὡς θέλεις. καὶ ἰάθη ἡ θυγάτηρ αὐτῆς ἀπὸ τῆς ὥρας ἐκείνης.

tote apokritheis o Iesoys eipen ayte· O gynai, megale soy e pistis· genetheto soi os theleis. kai iathe e thygater aytes apo tes oras ekeines.

KJV: Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

AKJV: Then Jesus answered and said to her, O woman, great is your faith: be it to you even as you will. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

ASV: Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

YLT: then answering, Jesus said to her, `O woman, great is thy faith, let it be to thee as thou wilt;' and her daughter was healed from that hour.

Exposition: Matthew 15:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:29

Greek

Καὶ μεταβὰς ἐκεῖθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἦλθεν παρὰ τὴν θάλασσαν τῆς Γαλιλαίας, καὶ ἀναβὰς εἰς τὸ ὄρος ἐκάθητο ἐκεῖ.

Kai metabas ekeithen o Iesoys elthen para ten thalassan tes Galilaias, kai anabas eis to oros ekatheto ekei.

KJV: And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.

AKJV: And Jesus departed from there, and came near to the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.

ASV: And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there.

YLT: And Jesus having passed thence, came nigh unto the sea of Galilee, and having gone up to the mountain, he was sitting there,

Exposition: Matthew 15:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:30

Greek

καὶ προσῆλθον αὐτῷ ὄχλοι πολλοὶ ἔχοντες μεθʼ ἑαυτῶν ⸂κωφούς, τυφλούς, χωλούς, κυλλούς⸃, καὶ ἑτέρους πολλούς, καὶ ἔρριψαν αὐτοὺς παρὰ τοὺς πόδας ⸀αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐθεράπευσεν αὐτούς·

kai proselthon ayto ochloi polloi echontes meth eayton kophoys, typhloys, choloys, kylloys, kai eteroys polloys, kai erripsan aytoys para toys podas aytoy, kai etherapeysen aytoys·

KJV: And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:

AKJV: And great multitudes came to him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:

ASV: And there came unto him great multitudes, having with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and they cast them down at his feet; and he healed them:

YLT: and there came to him great multitudes, having with them lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and they did cast them at the feet of Jesus, and he healed them,

Exposition: Matthew 15:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:31

Greek

ὥστε ⸂τὸν ὄχλον⸃ θαυμάσαι βλέποντας κωφοὺς λαλοῦντας ⸂κυλλοὺς ὑγιεῖς⸃ ⸀καὶ χωλοὺς περιπατοῦντας καὶ τυφλοὺς βλέποντας· καὶ ἐδόξασαν τὸν θεὸν Ἰσραήλ.

oste ton ochlon thaymasai blepontas kophoys laloyntas kylloys ygieis kai choloys peripatoyntas kai typhloys blepontas· kai edoxasan ton theon Israel.

KJV: Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

AKJV: So that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. ¶

ASV: insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed whole, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing: and they glorified the God of Israel.

YLT: so that the multitudes did wonder, seeing dumb ones speaking, maimed whole, lame walking, and blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.

Exposition: Matthew 15:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:32

Greek

Ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς προσκαλεσάμενος τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ εἶπεν· Σπλαγχνίζομαι ἐπὶ τὸν ὄχλον, ὅτι ἤδη ἡμέραι τρεῖς προσμένουσίν μοι καὶ οὐκ ἔχουσιν τί φάγωσιν· καὶ ἀπολῦσαι αὐτοὺς νήστεις οὐ θέλω, μήποτε ἐκλυθῶσιν ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ.

O de Iesoys proskalesamenos toys mathetas aytoy eipen· Splagchnizomai epi ton ochlon, oti ede emerai treis prosmenoysin moi kai oyk echoysin ti phagosin· kai apolysai aytoys nesteis oy thelo, mepote eklythosin en te odo.

KJV: Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

AKJV: Then Jesus called his disciples to him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

ASV: And Jesus called unto him his disciples, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days and have nothing to eat: and I would not send them away fasting, lest haply they faint on the way.

YLT: And Jesus having called near his disciples, said, `I have compassion upon the multitude, because now three days they continue with me, and they have not what they may eat; and to let them away fasting I will not, lest they faint in the way.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:33

Greek

καὶ λέγουσιν αὐτῷ οἱ ⸀μαθηταί· Πόθεν ἡμῖν ἐν ἐρημίᾳ ἄρτοι τοσοῦτοι ὥστε χορτάσαι ὄχλον τοσοῦτον;

kai legoysin ayto oi mathetai· Pothen emin en eremia artoi tosoytoi oste chortasai ochlon tosoyton;

KJV: And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

AKJV: And his disciples say to him, From where should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

ASV: And the disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so many loaves in a desert place as to fill so great a multitude?

YLT: And his disciples say to him, `Whence to us, in a wilderness, so many loaves, as to fill so great a multitude?'

Exposition: Matthew 15:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:34

Greek

καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Πόσους ἄρτους ἔχετε; οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· Ἑπτά, καὶ ὀλίγα ἰχθύδια.

kai legei aytois o Iesoys· Posoys artoys echete; oi de eipan· Epta, kai oliga ichthydia.

KJV: And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

AKJV: And Jesus says to them, How many loaves have you? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

ASV: And Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few small fishes.

YLT: And Jesus saith to them, How many loaves have ye?' and they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.'

Exposition: Matthew 15:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:35

Greek

καὶ ⸀παραγγείλας ⸂τῷ ὄχλῳ⸃ ἀναπεσεῖν ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν

kai paraggeilas to ochlo anapesein epi ten gen

KJV: And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.

AKJV: And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.

ASV: And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground;

YLT: And he commanded the multitudes to sit down upon the ground,

Exposition: Matthew 15:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:36

Greek

⸀ἔλαβεν τοὺς ἑπτὰ ἄρτους καὶ τοὺς ἰχθύας ⸀καὶ εὐχαριστήσας ἔκλασεν καὶ ⸀ἐδίδου τοῖς ⸀μαθηταῖς οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ ⸂τοῖς ὄχλοις⸃.

elaben toys epta artoys kai toys ichthyas kai eycharistesas eklasen kai edidoy tois mathetais oi de mathetai tois ochlois.

KJV: And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

AKJV: And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and broke them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

ASV: and he took the seven loaves and the fishes; and he gave thanks and brake, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.

YLT: and having taken the seven loaves and the fishes, having given thanks, he did break, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Exposition: Matthew 15:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:37

Greek

καὶ ἔφαγον πάντες καὶ ἐχορτάσθησαν, καὶ ⸂τὸ περισσεῦον τῶν κλασμάτων ἦραν⸃ ἑπτὰ σπυρίδας πλήρεις.

kai ephagon pantes kai echortasthesan, kai to perisseyon ton klasmaton eran epta spyridas plereis.

KJV: And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

AKJV: And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

ASV: And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, seven baskets full.

YLT: And they did all eat, and were filled, and they took up what was over of the broken pieces seven baskets full,

Exposition: Matthew 15:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:38

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἐσθίοντες ἦσαν τετρακισχίλιοι ἄνδρες χωρὶς γυναικῶν καὶ παιδίων.

oi de esthiontes esan tetrakischilioi andres choris gynaikon kai paidion.

KJV: And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.

AKJV: And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.

ASV: And they that did eat were four thousand men, besides women and children.

YLT: and those eating were four thousand men, apart from women and children.

Exposition: Matthew 15:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 15:39

Greek

καὶ ἀπολύσας τοὺς ὄχλους ἐνέβη εἰς τὸ πλοῖον, καὶ ἦλθεν εἰς τὰ ὅρια ⸀Μαγαδάν.

kai apolysas toys ochloys enebe eis to ploion, kai elthen eis ta oria Magadan.

KJV: And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.

AKJV: And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.

ASV: And he sent away the multitudes, and entered into the boat, and came into the borders of Magadan.

YLT: And having let away the multitudes, he went into the boat, and did come to the borders of Magdala.

Exposition: Matthew 15:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.