Matthew 15:2

Free Bible Version

“Why do your disciples break the tradition of our forefathers by not washing their hands before they eat a meal?”

Cross References

Genesis 1:14

God said, “Let there be lights in the sky to separate day from night, and to provide a way to mark seasons, days, and years.

Esther 3:3

The king's officials asked Mordecai, “Why are you disobeying the king's command?”

Matthew 15:3

“Why do you break God's commandment because of your tradition?” Jesus replied.

Mark 7:2

noticed that some of his disciples ate with “unclean” (meaning unwashed) hands.

Mark 7:5

So the Pharisees and religious leaders asked Jesus, “Why don't your disciples follow the tradition of our ancestors? They eat food with unclean hands.”

Luke 11:38

The Pharisee was surprised that Jesus didn't wash his hands before eating as ceremonially required.

Galatians 1:14

I surpassed my contemporaries in the practice of the Jewish religion because I was so fervently devoted to the traditions of my ancestors.

Colossians 2:8

Watch out that nobody enslaves you through their philosophy and worthless delusions, following human traditions and concepts of this world, and not following Christ.

1 Peter 1:18

You already know that you were not set free from your pointless way of living that you inherited from your forefathers by things that don't have lasting value, like silver or gold.