The Pharisees offence was, without question, at his making so light a matter at their washings; not that they understood our Saviour as speaking against the distinction of meats, which was established by the ceremonial law, not as yet abrogated. There is nothing doth more offend hypocrites than pressing spiritual worship and homage to God, and the slighting of all external rites and actions, not attended with a suitable inward homage and devotion of heart.
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Matthew 15:12
12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?