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But you say: The contrast with God’s law is very strong. Their tradition went against God’s command to honor parents by caring for their needs.
‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God): This tradition taught that people could avoid helping their parents. They could promise to give their resources to God instead. In this way, they ignored and dishonored their parents, even when their parents were in need.
Next, Jesus gives an example where the Pharisees’ traditions went against God’s law. Their traditions allowed them to avoid what God’s law required.
This account does not connect directly to what comes before it. It simply fits a general setting, such as "At one point in the ministry of Jesus."
After Mark sets the scene (7:1–4), he introduces the Pharisees' question (7:5). Then Jesus responds to the question (6–23).
The first part of the response focuses on two Old Testament passages (7:6–13). It also includes a two-part critique (strong criticism) of the Pharisees’ traditions (7:6–8, 9–13).
In the second part, Jesus explains what truly defiles a person (what makes someone unclean before God; 7:14–23).
The Pharisees Children and Parents Concern for the Poor Legalism
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Corban Heal, Healing Holiness Hypocrisy Mark, Gospel of Miracle Pharisees Scribe Talitha Cumi Talmud Vow, Vows
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Children: False Instruction of Children: Sometimes Devoted Their Property to Avoid Supporting Parents Commandments of Men Dedication of Property often Perverted Ecclesiasticism: Traditional Rules of the Jewish Jesus, the Christ: He Justifies his Disciples in Eating Without Washing Their Hands (At Capernaum) Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Washing of Hands Taking Care of Parents The Scriptures: The Wicked: Make, of None Effect Through Their Traditions Vows: A Minor, of Himself