“Why do yoʋr disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”
Matthew 15:3 - The Text-Critical English New Testament He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? 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: 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: |
“Why do yoʋr disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”
For God commanded, ‘Honor yoʋr father and yoʋr mother,’ and, ‘Whoever speaks evil of his father or mother must surely die.’
thus nullifying the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many similar things such as these.”
Although these regulations have a semblance of wisdom in self-imposed piety, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, they are of no value in restraining fleshly indulgence.
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.
not paying any attention to Jewish myths or the commandments of men who turn away from the truth.