Berean Study Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, | 1Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, |
2“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” | 2“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” |
3Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? | 3Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? |
4For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ | 4For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ |
5But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ | 5But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ |
6he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. | 6he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. |
7You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you: | 7You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you: |
8‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. | 8‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. |
9They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ ” | 9They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ ” |
10Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. | 10Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. |
11A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” | 11A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” |
12Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” | 12Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” |
13But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots. | 13But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots. |
14Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” | 14Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” |
15Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” | 15Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” |
16“Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked. | 16“Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked. |
17“Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated? | 17“Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated? |
18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. | 18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. |
19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. | 19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. |
20These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” | 20These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” |
21Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. | 21Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. |
22And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” | 22And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” |
23But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” | 23But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” |
24He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” | 24He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” |
25The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said. | 25The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said. |
26But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” | 26But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” |
27“Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” | 27“Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” |
28“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. | 28“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. |
29Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. | 29Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. |
30Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. | 30Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. |
31The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. | 31The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. |
32Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.” | 32Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.” |
33The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?” | 33The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?” |
34“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” | 34“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” |
35And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. | 35And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. |
36Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. | 36Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. |
37They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. | 37They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. |
38A total of four thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. | 38A total of four thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. |
39After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan. | 39After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan. |
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