Purification: Traditions of the Elders Concerning

“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”

…and they saw some of His disciples eating with hands that were defiled—that is, unwashed. …

You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”

He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.

But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.