Matthew 23:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Whatsoever

For

Titus 1:16

General references

Deuteronomy 19:17

Bible References

Whatsoever

"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."

Now listen to me. I'll advise you, and may God be with you. You are to represent the people before God and bring the disputes to God.

See! I taught you the statutes and the ordinances, just as the LORD God commanded. Therefore, observe them when you enter the land you are about to possess.

As for you, go near and listen to everything that the LORD our God will say to you, then repeat it to us, and we'll listen and obey.'

Present the case to the Levitical priest or the judge at that time. When you have inquired and they have announced the verdict,

God also poured out his grace throughout Judah, giving them a dedicated heart to do what the king and princes had decreed according to the message from the LORD.

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men!

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,

For

Then the father went to the other son and told him the same thing. He replied, "I will, sir,' but he didn't go.

As for the wicked, God says, "How dare you recite my statutes or speak about my covenant with your lips!

and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness,

They will hold to an outward form of godliness but deny its power. Stay away from such people.

They claim to know God, but they deny him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified to do anything good.

General references

then both must stand with their dispute in the LORD's presence, the priests, and the judges at that time.