Matthew 15:2-4

New International Reader's Version

² “Why don’t your disciples obey what the elders teach? Your disciples don’t wash their hands before they eat!”

³ Jesus replied, “And why don’t you obey God’s command? You would rather follow your own teachings! ⁴ God said, ‘Honor your father and mother.’ (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16) He also said, ‘Anyone who asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother must be put to death.’ (Exodus 21:17; Leviticus 20:9)