For, &c. Mark 7:3-4 are interposed by the Figure of speech Parembole (App-6).
wash. Greek. nipto. App-136.
oft. diligently. Greek. pugme. with the fist.. reads pukna. often. Syr, reads
not. Greek. ou. App-105.
holding. holding fast or firmly. Compare Hebrews 4:14.Revelation 2:25. Implying (here) determined adherence to.
elders. Always denoting in the Papyri an official class, whether sacred or secular.