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Matthew 15:2-3, 6

Matthew 15:2-3 NIV

“Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat!” Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?

Matthew 15:6 NIV

they are not to ‘honor their father or mother’ with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.