Mark 7:13

The Passion Translation

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.”

Cross References

Isaiah 8:20

You are to answer them: “Listen to the teaching and instruction of the Lord! If their speech does not line up with his word, they will have no light of dawn!

Ezekiel 18:14

“But suppose this evil man has a son who sees all the sins his father practiced, yet chooses not to follow his poor example

Matthew 15:6

This doesn’t honor your father or mother. And you have elevated your tradition above the words of God.

Mark 7:12

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

Mark 7:14

Then Jesus called the crowd together again, saying, “Hear my words, all of you, and take them to heart.

Mark 7:3

(For the Pharisees, like all other Jews, will not eat without first performing a ritual of pouring water over their cupped hands to keep the tradition of the elders.

Mark 7:5

So the Pharisees and religious scholars asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according to the age-old traditions passed down by our elders? They should first ceremonially wash their hands before eating.”

Mark 7:9

Then he added, “How skillful you’ve become in rejecting God’s law in order to maintain your man-made set of rules.

Galatians 1:14

My zeal and passion for the doctrines of Judaism distinguished me among my people, for I was far more advanced in my religious instruction than others my age.

Galatians 5:21

being envious of the blessings of others, murder, uncontrolled addictions, wild parties, and all other similar behavior. Haven’t I already warned you that those who use their “freedom” for these things will not inherit the kingdom realm of God!

Titus 1:14

Instruct them not to pay any attention to Jewish myths or follow the teachings of those who reject the truth.