Matthew 15:6

6 And honor not his father or his mother, [he shall be free]. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition.

Matthew 15:6 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 15:6

See note on Mt 15:5

Matthew 15:6 In-Context

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

5 But ye say, Whoever shall say to [his] father or [his] mother, [It is] a gift, by whatever thou mightest be profited by me;

6 And honor not his father or his mother, [he shall be free]. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition.

7 [Ye] hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

8 This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and honor me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.