Thematic Bible: Zealous of tradition
Thematic Bible
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of tradition
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands often, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Verse Concepts
And profited in Judaism above many of my equals in my own nation, being exceedingly more zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
Verse Concepts
Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why do thy disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders but eat bread with unwashed hands? He answered and said unto them, Well has Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they honor me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. read more.
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men as the washing of pots and cups, and many other such like things ye do.
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men as the washing of pots and cups, and many other such like things ye do.