Matthew 15:6

6 then he is rid of his duty to honor his father or mother.' Thus by your tradition you make null and void the word of God!

Matthew 15:6 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 15:6

See note on Mt 15:5

Matthew 15:6 In-Context

4 For God said, `Honor your father and mother,' and `Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.'

5 But you say, `If anyone says to his father or mother, "I have promised to give to God what I might have used to help you,"

6 then he is rid of his duty to honor his father or mother.' Thus by your tradition you make null and void the word of God!

7 You hypocrites! Yesha`yahu was right when he prophesied about you,

8 `These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far away from me.