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When you cling blindly to your own traditions [such as washing utensils and cups],[a] you completely miss God’s command. Then, indeed, you have perfected setting aside God’s commands for the sake of your tradition. 10 Moses gave you God’s commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.”[b] And also, “If you curse your father or your mother, you will be put to death.”[c]

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  1. 7:8 Some of the earliest manuscripts omit this portion.
  2. 7:10 Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16
  3. 7:10 Exodus 21:17; Leviticus 20:9

You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.”(A)

And he continued, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe[a] your own traditions!(B) 10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’[b](C) and, ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.’[c](D)

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  1. Mark 7:9 Some manuscripts set up
  2. Mark 7:10 Exodus 20:12; Deut. 5:16
  3. Mark 7:10 Exodus 21:17; Lev. 20:9