Matthew 15:3

But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 15:3

BSB

Jesus replied, "And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?

AKJV

But he answered and said to them, Why do you also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

CPDV

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

ERV

And he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?

NHEB

And he answered them, "Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?

SMT

And he, having answered, said to them, Wherefore do ye also pass by the command of God by your tradition.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 15:3

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Commentary for Matthew 15:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 15:3

Summary

Jesus challenges leaders' hypocrisy about obedience

Event

Jesus responds with critique

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD