Mat 15:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. They asked Jesus why his disciples did not follow the traditional rules about washing hands before eating. These rules were not part of God’s law, but were customs made by religious leaders over many years (Matthew 15:2 ).

‏ Matthew 15:2

v. 2: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. They asked Jesus why his disciples did not follow the traditional rules about washing hands before eating. These rules were not part of God’s law, but were customs made by religious leaders over many years (Matthew 15:2 ^a).