But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;
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The verse 5 is found in chapter 15 of Matthew. The controversy over purity traditions shifts attention toward the inner source of defilement. Jesus teaches that what comes from the heart, such as malice, deceit, and pride, has greater moral significance than external impurities.
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Ihr aber lehret: Wer zum Vater oder Mutter spricht: "Es ist Gott gegeben, was dir sollte von mir zu Nutz kommen", der tut wohl.
Mas vosotros decís: Cualquiera que dijere al padre o a la madre: Es ya ofrenda mía a Dios todo aquello con que pudiera valerte;
Pero ustedes dicen: “Quien diga a su padre o a su madre: ‘Es una ofrenda lo que de mí podrías recibir como ayuda’,
Mais vous, vous dites: Celui qui dira à son père ou à sa mère: Ce dont j'aurais pu t'assister est une offrande à Dieu,
Ma voi dite: Chiunque avrà detto al padre, o alla madre: Tutto ciò, di che tu potresti esser da me sovvenuto, è offerta a Dio;
Mas vós dizeis: Qualquer que disser ao pai ou à mãe: É oferta ao Senhor o que poderias aproveitar de mim; esse não precisa honrar nem a seu pai nem a sua mãe,
你們倒說:『無論誰對父母說:我所當供奉你的已經作了奉獻,
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