Matthew 15:12 meaning and explanation

Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

Matthew 15:12, Berean Standard Bible

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The disciples have just heard Jesus say that defilement comes from the heart, not from unwashed hands, and they come to Him with a worried report. The Pharisees, the respected teachers who challenged Him in verse 2, took offense at His words.

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