scribes, &c. = the scribes. Note the four parties addressed in this chapter: (1) scribes, &c. from Jerusalem, verses: Mat_15:1-9; (2) the multitudes, verses: Mat_15:10, Mat_15:11; (3) the disciples, verses: Mat_15:12-14; (4) Peter, verses: Mat_15:15-20.
Pharisees. See App-120. of = away from. Greek. apo.
Jerusalem. The seat of authority in these matters.