What is the meaning of Matthew 15:13?

But Jesus replied

• Jesus answers the disciples after they report the Pharisees’ offense at His words (Matthew 15:12).

• His immediate response shows His authority over religious leaders (Matthew 7:28-29).

• Mark 7:6-8 parallels this moment, underscoring that human tradition never outranks God’s Word.

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Every plant

• “Plant” pictures something that appears alive and fruitful—often applied to people, teachings, or ministries (Psalm 1:3; Isaiah 61:3).

• The metaphor reminds us of earlier imagery: “Every good tree bears good fruit” (Matthew 7:17-18).

• What looks vibrant on the surface must still pass God’s inspection (Luke 8:14).

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That My heavenly Father has not planted

• God alone produces genuine spiritual life (John 15:1-2).

• Anything originating outside His will—whether doctrine, movement, or leader—lacks lasting roots (1 Corinthians 3:6-9).

• Jesus distinguishes true disciples from impostors by their divine planting (James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23).

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Will be pulled up by its roots

• Uprooting is total and final judgment, leaving no chance of regrowth (Matthew 3:10; Jude 12-13).

• False religion may flourish temporarily, but God removes it entirely in His timing (Revelation 18:4-5).

• Believers take courage: the Lord protects His vineyard and purges what threatens it (Isaiah 27:2-6).

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summary

Jesus declares that any teaching, tradition, or person not established by the Father is destined for complete removal. Genuine faith is divinely planted, evidenced by enduring fruit, while all counterfeits—no matter how vigorous—will be uprooted by God’s decisive hand.