Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Peter said, “Explain the parable to us.” New Living Translation Then Peter said to Jesus, “Explain to us the parable that says people aren’t defiled by what they eat.” English Standard Version But Peter said to him, “Explain the parable to us.” Berean Standard Bible Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” Berean Literal Bible And Peter answering said to Him, "Explain this parable to us." King James Bible Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. New King James Version Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” New American Standard Bible Peter said to Him, “Explain the parable to us.” NASB 1995 Peter said to Him, “Explain the parable to us.” NASB 1977 And Peter answered and said to Him, “Explain the parable to us.” Legacy Standard Bible Now Peter answered and said to Him, “Explain the parable to us.” Amplified Bible Peter asked Him, “Explain this parable [about what defiles a person] to us.” Christian Standard Bible Then Peter said, “Explain this parable to us.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Peter replied to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” American Standard Version And Peter answered and said unto him, Declare unto us the parable. Contemporary English Version Peter replied, "What did you mean when you talked about the things that make people unclean?" English Revised Version And Peter answered and said unto him, Declare unto us the parable. GOD'S WORD® Translation Peter said to him, "Explain this illustration to us." Good News Translation Peter spoke up, "Explain this saying to us." International Standard Version Then Peter told him, "Explain to us this parable." Majority Standard Bible Peter said to Him, ?Explain this parable to us.? NET Bible But Peter said to him, "Explain this parable to us." New Heart English Bible And answering, Peter said to him, "Explain this parable to us." Webster's Bible Translation Then answered Peter and said to him, Declare to us this parable. Weymouth New Testament "Explain to us this figurative language," said Peter. World English Bible Peter answered him, “Explain the parable to us.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Peter answering said to Him, “Explain to us this allegory.” Berean Literal Bible And Peter answering said to Him, "Explain this parable to us." Young's Literal Translation And Peter answering said to him, 'Explain to us this simile.' Smith's Literal Translation And Peter, having answered, said to him, Explain to us this parable. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Peter answering, said to him: Expound to us this parable. Catholic Public Domain Version And responding, Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” New American Bible Then Peter said to him in reply, “Explain [this] parable to us.” New Revised Standard Version But Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Simon Peter answered and said to him, My Lord, explain this parable to us. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Shimeon Kaypha answered and said to him: “My Lord, explain to us this parable.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut Peter answered and said to him: Explain to us this dark saying. Godbey New Testament Peter responding said to Him, Explain unto us the parable. Haweis New Testament Then Peter answering said unto him, Explain to us this parable. Mace New Testament then Peter said to him, tell us the meaning of that expression. Weymouth New Testament "Explain to us this figurative language," said Peter. Worrell New Testament And Peter, answering, said to Him, "Explain to us the parable." Worsley New Testament Then Peter answered, and said unto Him, Explain to us this parable. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context What Defiles a Man…14Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” 15 Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” 16“Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked.… Cross References Mark 7:17 After Jesus had left the crowd and gone into the house, His disciples inquired about the parable. Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” Luke 8:9 Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant. John 16:29 His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech. Acts 10:14 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ. / I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready, Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing. / Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! / For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. ... James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. Hosea 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them. 1 Peter 1:10-12 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. Treasury of Scripture Then answered Peter and said to him, Declare to us this parable. Declare. Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. Mark 4:34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. Mark 7:17 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. Jump to Previous Clear Declare Explain Expound Figurative Language Parable Peter Simile StoryJump to Next Clear Declare Explain Expound Figurative Language Parable Peter Simile StoryMatthew 15 1. Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees 7. for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions; 10. teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man. 21. He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan, 29. and other great multitudes; 32. and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men Peter said to Him Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, often acted as the spokesperson for the group. His role among the disciples highlights his leadership and his impulsive nature, which is evident throughout the Gospels. This moment reflects Peter's desire to understand Jesus' teachings more deeply, a characteristic that would later be crucial in his role in the early church. Peter's interactions with Jesus often reveal his growing understanding and faith, as well as his human struggles. “Explain this parable to us.” Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his impulsive nature and leadership among the disciples. He often acts as a spokesperson for the group. 2. Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, and the teacher of the disciples. In this passage, He is explaining His teachings to His followers. 3. Disciples The group of Jesus' followers who are learning from His teachings and witnessing His miracles. They often seek clarification on His parables and teachings. 4. Parable A simple account used by Jesus to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. In this context, it refers to the teaching Jesus gave earlier in the chapter about what defiles a person. 5. Pharisees and Scribes Religious leaders of the time who often opposed Jesus and His teachings. They are mentioned earlier in the chapter as questioning Jesus about His disciples' practices. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking UnderstandingLike Peter, we should actively seek to understand God's Word. Asking questions and seeking clarification is a vital part of spiritual growth. Humility in Learning Peter's request for explanation demonstrates humility. We should approach Scripture with a humble heart, acknowledging our need for God's guidance. The Role of Jesus as Teacher Jesus is the ultimate teacher. We should rely on His wisdom and the Holy Spirit to illuminate the truths of Scripture. The Value of Community in Learning Peter's question benefits all the disciples. Engaging in Bible study within a community can lead to shared insights and deeper understanding. Guarding Against Legalism The context of this passage warns against focusing on external rituals over internal purity. We should prioritize heart transformation over mere rule-following.(15) Declare unto us this parable.--The answer shows that Peter's question referred not to the proverb that immediately preceded, but to what seemed to him the strange, startling utterance of Matthew 15:11. It was significant that he could not as yet take in the thought that it was a truth to be received literally. To him it seemed a dark enigmatic saying, which required an explanation, like that which had been given of the parable of the Sower, to make its meaning clear.Verse 15. - Then answered Peter. The disciples could not understand the apparent depreciation of the external in religion; they did not see the meaning of what Christ had said. Peter, as their mouthpiece, asked for further explanation. Declare; φράσον: edissere. Explain. Parable. The word in an extended sense is used of any hard, enigmatical saying or figurative expression. The term here is applied to the statement in ver. 11. The apostles did not comprehend the minimizing of the rules concerning purification, and the possibility of a man being defiled by what proceeded from his mouth. Inveterate prejudices die hard, and it is difficult to emancipate one's self from old modes of thought. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek PeterΠέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. said Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. to Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Explain Φράσον (Phrason) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 5419: To declare, explain, interpret. Probably akin to phrasso through the idea of defining; to indicate, i.e., to expound. this ταύτην (tautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. parable παραβολήν (parabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. to us.” ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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