Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 7:1-23
2. Contest with the Pharisees and Scribes from Jerusalem concerning Traditions respecting Eating. Mark 7:1-23.(Parallel: Matthew 15:1-20.) 1Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. 2And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled [common ], that is to say, with unwashen hands, they found fault.1 3For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the 4elders. And... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 7:6-8
The Lord's answer: v. 6. He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoreth Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. v. 7. Howbeit in vain do they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. v. 8. For laying aside the commandments of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye do. In cases of weakness and lack of understanding the Lord... read more