Old Testament

New Testament

Matthew 15:1-5 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

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,"

Read complete chapter Matthew 15