Exo 1:17, Est 3:2, Mat 15:2-3 | ESV | STEP | But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live .

Exodus 1:17

17 But the midwives ^afeared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.

Esther 3:2

2 And all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded concerning him. ^bBut Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage.

Matthew 15:2-3

2 ^c“Why do your disciples break ^dthe tradition of the elders? ^eFor they do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?