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and when they come from the market place, they do not eat unless they purify[a] themselves; and there are many other traditions which they observe, the washing of cups and pots and vessels of bronze.[b]) And the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not live[c] according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with hands defiled?” And he said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written,

‘This people honors me with their lips,
but their heart is far from me;

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  1. Mark 7:4 Other ancient authorities read baptize
  2. Mark 7:4 Other ancient authorities add and beds
  3. Mark 7:5 Greek walk

When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.[a])(A)

So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders(B) instead of eating their food with defiled hands?”

He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written:

“‘These people honor me with their lips,
    but their hearts are far from me.

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  1. Mark 7:4 Some early manuscripts pitchers, kettles and dining couches