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Matthew 15:4

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2Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.Select Matthew 15:2

3But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?Select Matthew 15:3

4For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.Select Matthew 15:4

5But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;Select Matthew 15:5

6And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.Select Matthew 15:6

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15:4 For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’

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15:4 For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death.

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