Matthew 15:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But you guys teach that someone can just tell their parents, 'Sorry, that money I could help you with? I already promised it as a gift to God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus called out people who used religious loopholes to avoid taking care of their families.

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