Matthew 15:13

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 15:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But he answered and said, Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But he answered and said, Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up.
Matthew 15:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13But he answered and said, Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But he answered, and said, etc.] As being unconcerned at their rage, and having nothing to fear from them; and being well satisfied, that what he had said was right, and would produce proper effects, he gave his disciples this for answer: every plant which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up; which may be understood either of things, or of persons: it may have regard to doctrines and ordinances; and the meaning be, that whatever doctrine is not delivered by God, or whatever ordinance is not instituted by him; whatever is not of heaven, but of man, of man’s devising, and of human imposition, as the traditions of the elders, must be opposed and rejected; and sooner or later…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up--They are offended, are they? Heed it not: their corrupt teaching is already doomed: the garden of the Lord upon earth, too long cumbered with their presence, shall yet be purged of them and their accursed system: yea, and whatsoever is not of the planting of My heavenly Father, the great Husbandman (Joh 15:1), shall share the same fate.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See also Mark 7:15-17. And he called the multitude - In opposition to the doctrines of the Pharisees, the Saviour took occasion to show them that the great source of pollution was the heart. They supposed that external things chiefly defiled a man. On this all their doctrines about purification were founded. This opinion of the Jews it was of great importance to correct. The Saviour took occasion, therefore, to direct the people to the true source of defilement - their own hearts. He particularly directed them to it as of importance - “Hear and understand.” Matthew 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth ... - The disciples were charged with being sinners for transgressing the tradition of…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Every plant - That is, every doctrine. Matthew 15:14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:13 not planted by my heavenly Father: These Pharisees did not belong to the true people of God (see 3:9-12; Isa 5:1-7; Jer 45:4). They will be uprooted at the final judgment (see Matt 3:10; 8:12).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Every: Mat 13:40, Mat 13:41; Psa 92:13; Isa 60:21; Joh 15:2, Joh 15:6; Co1 3:12-15 Matthew 15:14”
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