Mark 7:8

You disregard God's law, and instead you carefully observe human traditions.”

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In The King James Version

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

In Context

7There's no point in their worship of me, for what they teach as doctrines are merely human rules.’

9“How cleverly you set aside God's law so you can support your traditions!” he told them.

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Cross References

Mark 7:3(The Pharisees and all Jews don't eat until they wash their hands, following the tradition of their ancestors.

Matthew Henry on Mark 7:2-24

The Traditions of the Elders; The Worst Defilement from Within. 1 Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. 2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they… Read the whole commentary →

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