Matthew 15:2

The English Standar Version

"Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat."

Cross References

Luke 11:38

The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner.

Mark 7:2

they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed.

Colossians 2:8

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits[1] of the world, and not according to Christ.

1 Peter 1:18

knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,

Mark 7:5

And the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?"

Genesis 1:14

And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons,[5] and for days and years,

Matthew 15:3

He answered them, "And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?

Galatians 1:14

And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers.

Esther 3:3

Then the king's servants who were at the king's gate said to Mordecai, "Why do you transgress the king's command?"