Matthew 15:2
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 15
“Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.”Matthew 15:2
What Does Matthew 15:2 Mean?
Matthew 15:2 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 15:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 29:13“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”Colossians 2:8“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”Deuteronomy 4:2“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.”Mark 7:2“And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.”Luke 11:38“And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.”James 4:8“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”Ecclesiastes 7:16“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?”Matthew 23:24“Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.”Colossians 2:20“Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,”1 Peter 1:18“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;”Mark 7:5“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?”2 Chronicles 17:9“And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.”Esther 3:3“Then the king’s servants, which were in the king’s gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king’s commandment?”Malachi 2:8“But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.”Matthew 15:20“These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.”Matthew 23:3“All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.”Mark 2:24“And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?”Mark 7:3“For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.”Luke 20:3“And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:”Galatians 1:14“And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.”
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