Luke 11:37-41
11:37 a one of the Pharisees invited him home for a meal: See study note on 7:36.11:38 b the hand-washing ceremony required by Jewish custom: The Pharisees had developed elaborate washing rituals to ensure ceremonial purity (see Mark 7:1-5 c).
11:39 d The Pharisees had meticulous rules for ceremonially cleaning cups and utensils for religious purity. Jesus accused them of cleaning only the outside of the cup (following external rules) but leaving the inside ... filthy (keeping unrighteousness in their hearts).
11:41 e by giving gifts to the poor: Acts of love reveal internal righteousness.
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