Matthew 15:3 - Tree of Life Version

³ And answering, He said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?

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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 transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not do the ritual handwashing when they eat bread.”

Matthew 15:4

For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.’

Mark 7:13

making void the word of God with your tradition that you’ve handed down. And you do many such things.”

Colossians 2:23

Indeed, these are matters that have an appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and humility and self-denial of the body—yet none are of any value for stopping indulgence of the flesh.

Colossians 2:8

See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men and the basic principles of the world rather than Messiah.

Titus 1:14

not paying attention to Judaic myths and commands of men who turn away from the truth.