Luke 20:3
He answered them,“I will also ask you a question, and you tell me:
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- Matt 15:2-3 : 2 “Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them,“And why do you disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?
- Luke 22:68 : 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer.
- Col 4:6 : 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
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