Matthew 15:2 (MSB)
2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
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2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
3 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?
6 then he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition.
3 Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.
5 So the Pharisees and scribes questioned Jesus: “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders? Instead, they eat with unwashed hands.”
8 You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men—the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other similar things you do.”
9 He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.
13 Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
4 And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.
2 Now I commend you, brothers, for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.
14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
15 Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
18 He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.
21 Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.
5 By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it.
18 By the multitude of your iniquities and the dishonesty of your trading you have profaned your sanctuaries. So I made fire come from within you, and it consumed you. I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the eyes of all who saw you.
15 For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to contradict or resist.
45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously opposed and contradicted what Paul was saying.
9 He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
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