Matthew 15:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

“Why don't your disciples obey what our ancestors taught us to do? They don't even wash their hands before they eat.”

Cross References

Luke 11:38

The Pharisee was surprised that he did not wash his hands before eating.

Mark 7:2

They noticed that some of his disciples ate without first washing their hands.

Colossians 2:8

Don't let anyone fool you by using senseless arguments. These arguments may sound wise, but they are only human teachings. They come from the powers of this world and not from Christ.

1 Peter 1:18

You were rescued from the useless way of life you learned from your ancestors. But you know you were not rescued by such things as silver or gold that don't last forever.

Mark 7:5

The Pharisees and teachers asked Jesus, “Why don't your disciples obey what our ancestors taught us to do? Why do they eat without washing their hands?”

Genesis 1:14

God said, “I command lights to appear in the sky and to separate day from night and to show the time for seasons, special days, and years.

Matthew 15:3

Jesus answered: Why do you disobey God and follow your own teaching?

Galatians 1:14

I was a much better Jew than anyone else my own age, and I obeyed every law our ancestors had given us.

Esther 3:3

When the other officials asked Mordecai why he disobeyed the king's command,