Matthew 15:14 bbe — Let them be: they are blind guides. And if a blind man is guiding a blind man, the two will go falling into a hole toge…

Bible in Basic English

"Let them be: they are blind guides. And if a blind man is guiding a blind man, the two will go falling into a hole together."

— Matthew 15:14, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 15 — Context

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Not that which goes into the mouth makes a man unclean, but that which comes out of the mouth.

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Then the disciples came and said to him, Did you see that the Pharisees were troubled when these words came to their ears?

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But he said in answer, Every plant which my Father in heaven has not put in the earth, will be taken up by the roots.

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Let them be: they are blind guides. And if a blind man is guiding a blind man, the two will go falling into a hole together.

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Then Peter said to him, Make the story clear to us.

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And he said, Are you, like them, still without wisdom?

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Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth goes on into the stomach, and is sent out as waste?

Matthew 15:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:14 say?
Matthew 15:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let them be: they are blind guides. And if a blind man is guiding a blind man, the two will go falling into a hole together.”
Where is Matthew 15:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 14.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 15:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:14 in?
Matthew 15:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 15:14?
Matthew 15:14 reads (BBE): “Let them be: they are blind guides. And if a blind man is guiding a blind man, the two will go falling into a hole together.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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