Matthew 15:2

King James Version (KJV)

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

In context

1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,

2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

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

KJV King James Version: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
WEB World English Bible: “Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat bread.”
BSB Berean Standard Bible: “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
ASV American Standard Version: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: 'Wherefore do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they do not wash their hands when they may eat bread.'
DBY Darby Translation: Why do thy disciples transgress what has been delivered by the ancients? for they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.
WBS Webster Bible: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.