Matthew 15:1

The Passion Translation

Then the Pharisees and religious scholars came from Jerusalem and asked Jesus this question:

Cross References

Matthew 23:2

“The religious scholars and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat as the authorized interpreters of the Law.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you, unless your lives are more pure and full of integrity than the religious scholars and the Pharisees, you will never enter heaven’s kingdom.”

Mark 3:22

The religious scholars who arrived from Jerusalem were saying, “Satan has possessed him! He casts out demons by the authority of the prince of demons!”

Luke 5:17

One day, many Jewish religious leaders known as Pharisees, along with many religious scholars, came from every village in Galilee, throughout Judea, and even from Jerusalem to hear Jesus teach. And the power of the Lord God surged through him to instantly heal the sick.

Luke 5:21

The Jewish religious leaders and the religious scholars whispered objections among themselves. “Who does this man think he is to speak such blasphemy? Only God can forgive sins! Does he think he is God?”

John 1:19

Now this was John’s testimony when some of the Jewish leaders sent an entourage of priests and temple servants from Jerusalem to interrogate him. “Who are you?” they asked him.

Acts 23:9

This sparked an even greater uproar among them. Finally, some of the separated ones who were religious scholars stood up and protested strongly, saying, “We find nothing wrong with this man. It could be that the Spirit has spoken to him or an angel came to him.”

Acts 25:7

the Jewish leaders who came from Jerusalem encircled him and leveled against him many serious charges, which they were unable to substantiate.