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Matthew 15

Matthew 15:5

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

Modern
But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’
Traditional
But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;
Literal
But you say, ‘Whoever might say to father or mother: Whatever you might be profited by me is a gift,’
Latin
Vos autem dicitis: Quicumque dixerit patri, vel matri: Munus, quodcumque est ex me, tibi proderit:

Original

Greek
English
But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’

Notes

Matthew 15:5

A gift devoted to God: The people would probably donate a gift like this at the temple (see Mark 7:11; see also Proverbs 28:24) but it served as a way to avoid financially providing for one's parents.

Matthew 15:1–20

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

Events

Parallels

Mark 7:1–13

Glossary

Education Gospel of Matthew Hand Miracle Mishnah Moses’ Seat Pharisees Vow, Vows

Topics

Children: Good: Take Care of Parents Children: Sometimes Devoted Their Property to Avoid Supporting Parents Commandments of Men Dedication: Subjects of Property Ecclesiasticism: Traditional Rules of the Jewish Hypocrisy: The Pharisees Jesus, the Christ: He Justifies his Disciples in Eating Without Washing Their Hands (At Capernaum) Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Duties of Children to Parents Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Teachers: False: Admonition Against Tradition: Commandments of Men Tradition: Not Authoritative