Mark 7:2

"Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered together to him, having come from Jerusalem."

Key Reflection

This gathering of Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem highlights the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders who were based in the center of Jewish authority. Their presence underscores the conflict over purity laws and the authenticity of Jesus' teachings, setting the stage for his critique of their practices and priorities.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 2. Defiled hands. The hands were considered defiled, or polluted, unless they were washed previous to every meal. {2} "defiled" or, "common" __________________________________________________________________

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