Mark 7:8

The Passion Translation

“You abandon God’s commandments just to keep men’s rituals, such as ceremonially washing utensils, cups, and other things.”

Cross References

Isaiah 1:12

When you come before my face, who asked you to come trampling on my courtyards?

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.”

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.