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What does Matthew 15:1 mean?

"Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying,"

— Matthew 15:1 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying,

2

“Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat bread.”

3

He answered them, “Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?

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For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’

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