And it happened that he was reclining at table in his house; and many publicans and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many, and scribes of the Pharisees were also following him.

And the disciples of John and the Pharisees were fasting; and they come and say to him, Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, and thy disciples fast not?

And the Pharisees said to him, See, why are they doing on the sabbath that which is not lawful?

And the Pharisees went forth, and immediately had a consultation with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

And there come together to him the Pharisees, and some of the scribes, who came from Jerusalem;

(for the Pharisees, and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands often, do not eat, holding fast the tradition of the elders;

then the Pharisees and scribes ask him, Why do not thy disciples walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with defiled hands?

And the Pharisees came out, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, trying him.

And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and the leaven of Herod.

And they asked him, saying, How is it that the Pharisees and scribes say that Elijah must come first?

And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him whether it was lawful for a man to put away his wife, trying him.

And they send to him some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to ensnare him in speech.