Matthew 15:12

Modern

Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

Traditional

Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

Literal

Then the disciples, having come, said to Him, “Do You know that the Pharisees, having heard the saying, were offended?”

Latin

Tunc accedentes discipuli ejus, dixerunt ei: Scis quia pharisæi audito verbo hoc, scandalizati sunt?

Greek

English

Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

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

Theme notes and profiles

1 Kings 22:13–14
Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”
1 Corinthians 10:32–33
Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—
2 Corinthians 6:3
We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
Galatians 2:5
We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Matthew 17:27
“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy