Mark 7:8-14

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Mark 7:8-14

8You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”
9He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.
10For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
11But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God),
12he is no longer permitted to do anything for his father or mother.
13Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”
14Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand:
— Mark 7:8-14

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