{Not heeding} (parakousas). This is the sense in Mt
18:17 and uniformly so in the LXX. But here the other sense of
hearing aside, overhearing what was not spoken directly to him,
probably exists also. "Jesus might overhear what was said and
disregard its import" (Bruce). Certainly he ignored the
conclusion of the messengers. The present participle laloumenon
suits best the idea of overhearing. Both Mark and Lu 8:50 have
"Fear not, only believe" (m(8820)phobou, monon pisteue). This to
the ruler of the synagogue ( (9369) archisunag(9367)(9369)) who had
remained and to whom the messenger had spoken.
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