Matthew 15:2

The Text-Critical English New Testament

“Why do yoʋr disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

Cross References

Matthew 15:3

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

Mark 7:2

When they saw some of his disciples eating bread with hands that were defiled (that is, unwashed), they criticized them.

Mark 7:5

Now the Pharisees and the scribes asked Jesus, “Why do yoʋr disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?”

Luke 11:38

The Pharisee was amazed when he saw that Jesus did not first perform the ritual washing before the meal.

Galatians 1:14

I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, being far more zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

Colossians 2:8

Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men and the elements of the world, and not according to Christ.

1 Peter 1:18

For you know that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold,