Matthew 15:9-16 Modern English Version (MEV)

9. In vain they do worship Me,teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’”

10. He called the crowds and said to them, “Hear and understand:

11. That which goes into the mouth does not defile a man, but that which comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.”

12. Then His disciples came and said to Him, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended after they heard this saying?”

13. But He answered, “Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.

14. Leave them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch.”

15. Then Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.”

16. Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding?

Matthew 15