Matthew 15:1-3

International Standard Version

Jesus Challenges the Tradition of the Elders^(A)

15 Then some Pharisees and scribes came from Jerusalem to Jesus and asked, ² “Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands when they eat.”^[a]

³ But he answered them, “Why do you also disregard the commandment of God because of your tradition?