Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
And seeing certain ones of His disciples eating bread with defiled, that is, unwashed hands.
Colossians 2:8
See that no one shall be deceiving you through philosophy and empty delusion, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ,
1 Peter 1:18
knowing that you have been redeemed from your depraved character transmitted from your ancestors, not by corruptible things, silver or gold,

General references

Matthew 23:24
Ye blind guides, who strain out the gnat, and swallow down the camel.
Mark 7:5
Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, Wherefore do not thy disciples walk according to the tradition of the elders: but they eat bread with unwashed hands?