# General Information:
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]])
# Now
This word marks a shift to the background information.
# who were lovers of money
"who loved having money" or "who where very greedy for money"
# they ridiculed him
"the Pharisees ridiculed Jesus"