Matthew 23:3

so do whatever they tell you, obey them, but do not do as they do. They talk but they do not act.

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

The man went to the second and said the same to him; he replied, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and did go.

Peter and the apostles answered, "One must obey God rather than men.

and are persuaded that you are a guide to the blind, a light to darkened souls,

Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.

They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, and useless for good work of any kind.

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All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

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

Peter and the apostles answered, "One must obey God rather than men.

Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.

The man went to the second and said the same to him; he replied, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and did go.

and are persuaded that you are a guide to the blind, a light to darkened souls,

They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, and useless for good work of any kind.