Matthew 15:1
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,
Cross-references
Matthew 16:1 has Pharisees (with Sadducees) coming to test Jesus for a sign — a similar pattern of confrontation.
In Matthew 5:20, Jesus says righteousness must exceed the Pharisees' – the same group whose traditions he challenges here.
In Matthew 23:15, Jesus condemns the Pharisees' hypocritical zeal in making converts – a further critique of their legalism.
Matthew 7:29 contrasts Jesus' authoritative teaching with that of the scribes, highlighting the difference from those questioning him here.
In Matthew 23:2, Jesus acknowledges the Pharisees' authority as teachers of Moses, setting up the contrast with their hypocrisy here.
Mark 7:1-13 is the parallel account of this same confrontation, adding Jesus' response about Corban and tradition.
Mark 3:22 also features scribes from Jerusalem accusing Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul — parallel opposition.
In Luke 5:21, scribes and Pharisees question Jesus' authority to forgive sins — another instance of their opposition.
In Luke 5:30, Pharisees and scribes similarly criticize Jesus' disciples for eating with sinners — another challenge to disciples' behavior.
Luke 5:17 also describes Pharisees and teachers from Jerusalem gathering around Jesus, setting the stage for his teaching.