Matthew 15:1

1 After that, Pharisees and religion scholars came to Jesus all the way from Jerusalem, criticizing,

Matthew 15:1 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 15:1

Then came to Jesus Scribes and Pharisees
After he had wrought so many miracles, particularly that of feeding five thousand men; besides women and children, with five loaves and two fishes: the fame of which had reached Jerusalem, and occasioned much talk there about him: the Scribes and Pharisees, who were his inveterate enemies, hearing thereof, came to him, where he was, in Galilee: to know the truth of these things, to converse with him, and to watch, and observe, what he said and did;

which were of Jerusalem, saying.
There were Scribes and Pharisees throughout the land, but those of Jerusalem were the chief; they were men of the greatest learning and abilities, and were more expert in their religion and customs: these were either sent by the sanhedrim at Jerusalem, or came of themselves; taking upon them a greater power, and authority of examining, correcting, directing, and advising.

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Matthew 15:1 In-Context

1 After that, Pharisees and religion scholars came to Jesus all the way from Jerusalem, criticizing,
2 "Why do your disciples play fast and loose with the rules?"
3 But Jesus put it right back on them. "Why do you use your rules to play fast and loose with God's commands?
4 God clearly says, 'Respect your father and mother,' and, 'Anyone denouncing father or mother should be killed.'
5 But you weasel around that by saying, 'Whoever wants to, can say to father and mother, What I owed to you I've given to God.'
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.
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