Matthew 15:1-9

Living Bible

15 Some Pharisees and other Jewish leaders now arrived from Jerusalem to interview Jesus.

² “Why do your disciples disobey the ancient Jewish traditions?” they demanded. “For they ignore our ritual of ceremonial handwashing before they eat.” ³ He replied, “And why do your traditions violate the direct commandments of God? ⁴ For instance, God’s law is ‘Honor your father and mother; anyone who reviles his parents must die.’ ^5-6 But you say, ‘Even if your parents are in need, you may give their support money to the church^[a] instead.’ And so, by your man-made rule, you nullify the direct command of God to honor and care for your parents. ⁷ You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, ⁸ ‘These people say they honor me, but their hearts are far away. ⁹ Their worship is worthless, for they teach their man-made laws instead of those from God.’^[b]”