Matthew 15:6

6 and he hath not worshipped his father or his mother [and he shall not honour his father either mother]; and ye have made the commandment of God void for 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 said, Honour thy father and thy mother [Honour thy father and mother], and he that curseth father or mother, die he by death.

5 But ye say, Whoever saith to father or mother [But ye say, Whoever shall say to the father or mother], Whatever gift is of me, it shall profit to thee;

6 and he hath not worshipped his father or his mother [and he shall not honour his father either mother]; and ye have made the commandment of God void for your tradition.

7 Hypocrites, Esaias, the prophet, prophesied well of you, and said [saying],

8 This people honoureth me with lips, but their heart is far from me;