KJV ORIGINAL
And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And then you don't let him do anything to help his parents anymore.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Using religious rules to avoid taking care of your family? That's not it.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jewish religious leaders had developed oral traditions that often prioritized human rules over God's direct commandments. One such tradition, known as Corban, allowed people to dedicate their possessions to God, which meant they could avoid using those resources to support their elderly parents. This practice directly contradicted the Old Testament command to honor one's father and mother, as Jesus pointed out in His confrontation with the Pharisees.
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