Matthew 15:3

He answered and said to them, “Then why do you violate the commandment of God for the sake of your traditions?

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In The King James Version

But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

In Context

2“Why do your disciples violate the traditions of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.”

4For God said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and 'He who speaks evil of his father or mother, will surely die.'

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Cross References

Matthew 7:3Why do you look at the tiny piece of straw that is in your brother's eye, but you do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

Mark 7:13You are making the commandment of God void by your tradition which you have handed down. And many similar things you do.”

Colossians 2:23These rules have the wisdom of self-made religion and humility and severity of the body. But they have no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 15:2-10

Jesus Reproves the Scribes and Pharisees. 1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. 5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his… Read the whole commentary →

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