came. come.
scribes, &c.. the scribes. Note the four parties addressed in this chapter: (1) scribes, &c. from Jerusalem, verses: Matthew 15:1-9. (2) the multitudes, verses: Matthew 15:10; Matthew 15:11. (3) the disciples, verses: Matthew 15:12-14. (4) Peter, verses: Matthew 15:15-20.
Pharisees. See App-120. of. away from. Greek. apo.
Jerusalem. The seat of authority in these matters.