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.

Matthew 5:20 Related theme

In Matthew 5:20, Jesus says righteousness must exceed the Pharisees' – the same group whose traditions he challenges here.

Matthew 23:15 Related theme

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 Parallel

Mark 3:22 also features scribes from Jerusalem accusing Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul — parallel opposition.

Luke 5:21 Parallel

In Luke 5:21, scribes and Pharisees question Jesus' authority to forgive sins — another instance of their opposition.

Luke 5:30 Parallel

In Luke 5:30, Pharisees and scribes similarly criticize Jesus' disciples for eating with sinners — another challenge to disciples' behavior.

Luke 5:17 Parallel

Luke 5:17 also describes Pharisees and teachers from Jerusalem gathering around Jesus, setting the stage for his teaching.