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# General Information:
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This is a break in Jesus teachings, as verse 14 tells us background information about how the Pharisees ridiculed Jesus. In verse 15, Jesus continues teaching and responds to the Pharisees. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
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# Now
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This word marks a shift to the background information.
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# who were lovers of money
"who loved having money" or "who where very greedy for money"
# they ridiculed him
"the Pharisees ridiculed Jesus"
# He said to them
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"And Jesus said to the Pharisees"
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# You justify yourselves in the sight of men
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"You try to make yourselves look good to people"
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# God knows your hearts
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Here "hearts" refers to the desires of people. AT: "God understands your true desires" or "God knows your motives" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# That which is exalted among men
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "Those things that men think are very important" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# is detestable in the sight of God
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"God hates" or "are things that God hates"
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