Matthew 15:3 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

³ He answered them, ‘Why do you break God’s commandment because of your tradition?

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ He replied to them, And why also do you transgress and violate the commandment of God for the sake of the rules handed down to you by your forefathers (the elders)?

American Standard Version (1901)

³ And he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?

Common English Bible

³ Jesus replied, “Why do you break the command of God by keeping the rules handed down to you?

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ But responding, he said to them: "And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said:

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³ But he answering, said to them: Why do you also transgress the commandment of God for your tradition? For God said:

Matthew 15:3 Cross References

Matthew 15:2

‘Why do your disciples  break the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat.’  ,

Matthew 15:4

For God said:   Honour your father and your mother;   , and, Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.   ,

Mark 7:13

You nullify the word of God   by your tradition that you have handed   down. And you do many other similar things.’

Colossians 2:23

Although these have a reputation for wisdom  by promoting self-made religion, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, they are not of any value in curbing self-indulgence.  ,

Colossians 2:8

Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition,  based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.

Titus 1:14

and may not pay attention to Jewish myths  and the commands of people who reject the truth.