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Matthew 15:1-3
Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 15:1-3
Christian Standard Bible
The Tradition of the Elders
15 Then(A) Jesus was approached by Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem, who asked,(B) 2 “Why do your disciples(C) break the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat.”[a](D)
3 He answered them, “Why do you break God’s commandment because of your tradition?
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- 15:2 Lit eat bread = eat a meal
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