Matthew 15:2-9

"How is it that your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? For they do not wash their hands when they eat food."

Mark 7:2-13

They had noticed that some of his disciples ate their food with their hands 'defiled,' by which they meant unwashed.

Colossians 2:22

For all the things referred to in them cease to exist when used. You are following mere human directions and instructions.

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Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Forasmuch

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Forasmuch

Matthew 15:7
Hypocrites! It was well said by Isaiah when he prophesied about you--

Their fear

Matthew 15:2
"How is it that your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? For they do not wash their hands when they eat food."
Mark 7:2
They had noticed that some of his disciples ate their food with their hands 'defiled,' by which they meant unwashed.
Colossians 2:22
For all the things referred to in them cease to exist when used. You are following mere human directions and instructions.

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James 1:8
Vacillating as he is, irresolute at every turn.