Mark 7:12
"But you say, ‘If a man tells his father or his mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban,”’” that is to say, given to God,"
Key Reflection
This statement reflects the practice of using the "Corban" designation to avoid supporting one's parents financially, thereby placing a religious obligation over familial duty. Jesus criticizes this tradition for invalidating God’s commandments by prioritizing man-made rules over the intrinsic value and care for one's family as commanded in Scripture.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes