Verse Comparison: Matthew 15:2
American Standard Version
Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
Amplified® Bible
Why do Your disciples transgress {and} violate the rules handed down by the elders of the past? For they do not practice [ceremonially] washing their hands before they eat.
Contemporary English Version
"Why don't your disciples obey what our ancestors taught us to do? They don't even wash their hands before they eat."
Darby English Version
Why do thy disciples transgress what has been delivered by the ancients? for they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.
Good News Bible
"Why is it that your disciples disobey the teaching handed down by our ancestors? They don't wash their hands in the proper way before they eat!"
International Standard Version
"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? For they don't wash their hands when they eat."
King James Version
Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
New American Standard Bible
"Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread."
New International Version
"Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!"
New King James Version
“Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread."
Young's Literal Translation
`Wherefore do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they do not wash their hands when they may eat bread.'