But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal. Cross References Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. Matthew 15:2 "Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat." Mark 7:2 and they saw some of His disciples eating with hands that were defiled--that is, unwashed. Mark 7:3 Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially. Luke 11:37 As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table. Treasury of Scripture And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner. he marvelled. Matthew 15:2,3 Mark 7:2-5 John 3:25 |