Matthew 15:2

"Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they take their food."

Luke 11:38

The Pharisee was astonished to see that he had not washed before the meal,

Colossians 2:8

Beware of anyone getting hold of you by means of a theosophy which is specious make-believe, on the lines of human tradition, corresponding to the Elemental spirits of the world and not to Christ.

Mark 7:2

They noticed that some of his disciples ate their food with 'common' (that is, unwashed) hands.

Mark 7:5

Then the Pharisees and scribes put this question to him, "Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders? Why do they take their food with 'common' hands?"

Colossians 2:20-23

As you died with Christ to the Elemental spirits of the world, why live as if you still belonged to the world? Why submit to rules and regulations like

1 Peter 1:18

you know it was not by perishable silver or gold that you were ransomed from the futile traditions of your past,

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Summary

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

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Bible References

Transgress

Mark 7:2
They noticed that some of his disciples ate their food with 'common' (that is, unwashed) hands.
Colossians 2:8
Beware of anyone getting hold of you by means of a theosophy which is specious make-believe, on the lines of human tradition, corresponding to the Elemental spirits of the world and not to Christ.
1 Peter 1:18
you know it was not by perishable silver or gold that you were ransomed from the futile traditions of your past,

General references

Matthew 23:24
Blind guides that you are, filtering away the gnat and swallowing the camel!
Mark 7:5
Then the Pharisees and scribes put this question to him, "Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders? Why do they take their food with 'common' hands?"