Matthew 15:1-3

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[1] Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying, [2] "Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don't wash their hands when they eat bread." [3] He answered them, "Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?

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Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.

The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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Matthew 15:1-3 mentions Canaan, Galilee, Jerusalem, Magadan, Sea of Galilee, Sidon and Tyre.

Photo of Galilee — Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש

Photo of Jerusalem — Jerusalem · Godot13

Photo of Sea of Galilee — Sea of Galilee · Bahnfrend