²⁵ Now a discussion arose between some of John's disciples and a Jew over ^(A)purification.

³ (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly,^[a] holding to ^(A)the tradition of ^(B)the elders,

⁴ and when they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash.^[a] And there are many other traditions that they observe, such as ^(A)the washing of ^(B)cups and pots and copper vessels and dining couches.^[b])