Jesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase "ears to hear" here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Mark 4:9](../04/09.md). Alternate translation: "If anyone is willing to listen, listen" or "If anyone is willing to understand, let him understand and obey" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
Since Jesus wanted his audience to pay attention, this can also be expressed with the word "you." See how you translated a similar phrase in [Mark 4:9](../04/09.md). Alternate translation: "If you have ears to hear, then hear" or "If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey"(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])
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