Matthew 15:2-4

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² “Why do your followers not obey the traditions we have from our great leaders who lived long ago? Your followers don’t wash their hands before they eat!”

³ Jesus answered, “And why do you refuse to obey God’s command so that you can follow those traditions you have? ⁴ God said, ‘You must respect your father and mother.’^[a] And God also said, ‘Whoever says anything bad to their father or mother must be killed.’^[b]