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Mark 7:16

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 7:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “[If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.]” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

[If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.]
Mark 7:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things ye do.
14And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand:
15there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.
16[If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.]
17And when he was entered into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked of him the parable.
18And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, [it] cannot defile him;
19because it goeth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the draught? [This he said], making all meats clean.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.] (See Gill on “<401115>Matthew 11:15”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:1-20. Mark 7:1 Came from Jerusalem - Probably to observe his conduct, and to find matter of accusation against him. Mark 7:2 Defiled hands - The hands were considered defiled or polluted unless they were washed previous to every meal. Mark 7:3 Except they wash their hands oft - Our word “oft” means frequently, often. The Greek wore translated oft has been rendered various ways. Some have said that it means “up to the wrist” - unless they wash their hands up to the wrist. Others have said up to the elbow.” There is evidence that the Pharisees had some such foolish rule as this about washing, and it is likely that they practiced it…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 4:9, Mar 4:23; Mat 11:15; Rev 2:7, Rev 2:11, Rev 2:17, Rev 2:29, Rev 3:6, Rev 3:13, Rev 3:22 Mark 7:17”
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