Mark 7:3-9

3(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they 1carefully wash their hands, thus observing the 2traditions of the elders; 4and when they come from the market place, they do not eat unless they 3cleanse themselves; and there are many other things which they have received in order to observe, such as the 4washing of 5cups and pitchers and copper pots.) 5The Pharisees and the scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the 6tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with 7impure hands?” 6And He said to them, “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘8This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me.79But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’ 8Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the 10tradition of men.”

9He was also saying to them, “You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in order to keep your 11tradition.