Mark.7.3

The Pharisees--Jews in general, in fact--would never eat a meal without going through the motions of a ritual hand-washing,

Mark.7.3

(The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders.

Mark.7.3

For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders.

Mark.7.3

(The Jews, especially the Pharisees, do not eat until they have poured water over their cupped hands, as required by their ancient traditions.