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Matthew 15:2-3, 6

Matthew 15:2-3 NLT

“Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.” Jesus replied, “And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God?

Matthew 15:6 NLT

In this way, you say they don’t need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition.