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And he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Ye also (κα υμεις). Jesus admits that the disciples had transgressed the rabbinical traditions. Jesus treats it as a matter of no …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But he answered. They accused him of violating their traditions, as though they were obligatory. In his answer, he implied that t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

By your tradition — It is better translated as, for the sake of your tradition. Our Lord’s answer, it should be noted, is…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for the…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Rabanus Maurus: The men of Gennesaret and the less learned believe, but those who seem to be wise come to dispute with Him. Th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Why do you also transgress? There are two answers given here by Christ: the first is addressed, so to speak, to the person, while the latt…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But he answered and said to them
Taking no notice of the tradition about eating bread without washing the hands, whe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Additions to God's laws reflect upon His wisdom, as if He had left out something that was needed and that humans could supply; in one way or anothe…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Above, the Lord showed the power of His teaching under figures; now He shows its sufficiency. This is shown in two ways. Firstly, He shows that He …

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