Mark 7:12

The Passion Translation

How convenient! The rules you teach exempt him from providing for his aged parents.

Cross References

Mark 7:11

“But your made-up rules allow a person to say to his parents, ‘I’ve decided to take the support you were counting on from me and make it my holy offering to God, and that will be your blessing instead.’

Mark 7:13

Do you really think God will honor your traditions passed down to others, making up rules that nullify God’s Word? And you’re doing many other similar things.”