His host was amazed to see that he sat down to eat without first performing the hand-washing ceremony required by Jewish custom.
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!
As Jesus was speaking, one of the Pharisees invited him home for a meal. So he went in and took his place at the table.
A debate broke out between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over ceremonial cleansing.