Mark 7:3

God's Word

(The Pharisees, like all other Jewish people, don’t eat unless they have properly washed their hands. They follow the traditions of their ancestors.

Cross References

Mark 7:13

Because of your traditions you have destroyed the authority of God’s word. And you do many other things like that.”

Mark 7:5

The Pharisees and the experts in Moses’ Teachings asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples follow the traditions taught by our ancestors? They are unclean because they don’t wash their hands before they eat!”

Luke 11:38

The Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus didn’t wash before the meal.

John 2:6

Six stone water jars were there. They were used for Jewish purification rituals. Each jar held 18 to 27 gallons.

Galatians 1:14

You also heard how I was far ahead of other Jews in my age group in following the Jewish religion. I had become that fanatical for the traditions of my ancestors.

Colossians 2:8

Be careful not to let anyone rob you ⌞of this faith⌟ through a shallow and misleading philosophy. Such a person follows human traditions and the world’s way of doing things rather than following Christ.

1 Peter 1:18

Realize that you weren’t set free from the worthless life handed down to you from your ancestors by a payment of silver or gold which can be destroyed.