Matthew 15:3

Bible in Basic English 1965

And in answer he said to them, Why do you, yourselves, go against the word of God on account of the teaching which has been handed down to you?

Cross References

Colossians 2:23

These things seem to have a sort of wisdom in self-ordered worship and making little of oneself, and being cruel to the body, not honouring it by giving it its natural use.

Colossians 2:8

Take care that no one takes you away by force, through man's wisdom and deceit, going after the beliefs of men and the theories of the world, and not after Christ:

Mark 7:13

Making the word of God of no effect by your rule, which you have given: and a number of other such things you do.

Titus 1:14

Giving no attention to the fictions of the Jews and the rules of men who have no true knowledge.

Matthew 15:2

Why do your disciples go against the teaching of the fathers? for they take food with unwashed hands.

Matthew 15:4

For God said, Give honour to your father and mother: and, He who says evil of father or mother will be put to death.