New Testament · VERSE 6

Matthew 15:6

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And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

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Matthew 15:6 in context

Matthew 15:4

For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

Matthew 15:5

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

Matthew 15:6SELECTED VERSE

And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

Matthew 15:7

Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

Matthew 15:8

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

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