Matthew 15:3

God's Word

He answered them, “Why do you break the commandment of God because of your traditions?

Cross References

Matthew 15:2

“Why do your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”

Matthew 15:4

For example, God said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Whoever curses father or mother must be put to death.’

Mark 7:13

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

Colossians 2:23

These things look like wisdom with their self-imposed worship, ⌞false⌟ humility, and harsh treatment of the body. But they have no value for holding back the constant desires of your corrupt nature.

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.

Titus 1:14

They shouldn’t pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who are always rejecting the truth.