Matthew 15:1

The Tradition of the Elders · Matthew 15:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked,
Traditional
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,
Literal
Then Pharisees and scribes come to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying,
Latin
Tunc accesserunt ad eum ab Jerosolymis scribæ et pharisæi, dicentes:

Original

Greek
English
Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked,

Notes

The temple was in Jerusalem, which made it the center of authority in Judaism. This gave these ambassadors from the Pharisees and scribes more influence in their discussions with Jesus.

Jesus accused the Pharisees of disobeying God's law because of their focus on preserving traditions.

Events

Parallels

Mark 7:1–13

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Hand Miracle Mishnah Pharisees Scribe

Topics

Ecclesiasticism: Traditional Rules of the Jewish Hypocrisy: The Pharisees Hypocrites: Regarding Tradition More than the Word of God Jesus, the Christ: He Justifies his Disciples in Eating Without Washing Their Hands (At Capernaum) Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Washing of Hands Scribe(s): Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus