Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the ancients? For they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
Matthew 15:3 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But he answering, said to them: Why do you also transgress the commandment of God for your tradition? For God said: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He replied to them, And why also do you transgress and violate the commandment of God for the sake of the rules handed down to you by your forefathers (the elders)? American Standard Version (1901) And he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? Common English Bible Jesus replied, “Why do you break the command of God by keeping the rules handed down to you? Catholic Public Domain Version But responding, he said to them: "And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said: English Standard Version 2016 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? |
Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the ancients? For they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
Honour thy father and mother: And: He that shall curse father or mother, let him die the death.
Making void the word of God by your own tradition, which you have given forth. And many other such like things you do.
Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in superstition and humility, and not sparing the body; not in any honour to the filling of the flesh.
Beware lest any man cheat you by philosophy, and vain deceit; according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ:
Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men, who turn themselves away from the truth.