Matthew 15:3 cpdv — But responding, he said to them: “And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But responding, he said to them: “And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said: "

— Matthew 15:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

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Then the scribes and the Pharisees came to him from Jerusalem, saying:

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“Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

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But responding, he said to them: “And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said:

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‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘Whoever will have cursed father or mother shall die a death.’

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But you say: ‘If anyone will have said to father or mother, “It is dedicated, so that whatever is from me will benefit you,”

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then he shall not honor his father or his mother.’ So have you nullified the commandment of God, for the sake of your tradition.

Matthew 15:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:3 say?
Matthew 15:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But responding, he said to them: “And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said: ”
Where is Matthew 15:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 3.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 15:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:3 in?
Matthew 15:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 15:3?
Matthew 15:3 reads (CPDV): “But responding, he said to them: “And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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