Matthew 15:3-9
15:5 a vowed to give to God: Such a gift was likely donated at the Temple (see Mark 7:11 b; see also Prov 28:24 c) but functioned as a way to dodge financial responsibility for one’s parents.15:6 d cancel: Because of a greater commitment to their traditions, the Pharisees in effect rendered God’s law nonbinding, turning their piety into sinful disregard for the word of God.
15:7 e You hypocrites! See study note on Matt 23:13.
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