Matthew 15:15 cpdv — And responding, Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And responding, Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” "

— Matthew 15:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

12

Then his disciples drew near and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees, upon hearing this word, were offended?”

13

But in response he said: “Every plant which has not been planted by my heavenly Father shall be uprooted.

14

Leave them alone. They are blind, and they lead the blind. But if the blind are in charge of the blind, both will fall into the pit.”

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And responding, Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.”

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But he said: “Are you, even now, without understanding?

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Do you not understand that everything that enters into the mouth goes into the gut, and is cast into the sewer?

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But what proceeds from the mouth, goes forth from the heart, and those are the things that defile a man.

Matthew 15:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:15 say?
Matthew 15:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And responding, Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” ”
Where is Matthew 15:15 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 15.
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 15:15.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:15 in?
Matthew 15:15 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 15:15?
Matthew 15:15 reads (CPDV): “And responding, Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” ” 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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