Matthew 15:1-6 ▼

1 Then the scribes and the Pharisees came to him from Jerusalem, saying:

2 “Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

3 But responding, he said to them: “And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said:

4 ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘Whoever will have cursed father or mother shall die a death.’

5 But you say: ‘If anyone will have said to father or mother, “It is dedicated, so that whatever is from me will benefit you,”

6 then he shall not honor his father or his mother.’ So have you nullified the commandment of God, for the sake of your tradition.