Matthew 15:2

Matthew 15:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2“Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

2“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

2“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

2“Why do Your disciples violate the 15:2 I.e. the oral commentary on the Law, later codified as the Mishnah.tradition (religious laws) handed down by the [Jewish] elders? For Your disciples do not [ceremonially] wash their hands before they eat.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

2“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

2“Why don’t your disciples obey what the elders teach? Your disciples don’t wash their hands before they eat!”

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