Matthew 15:9 “They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’…”

Matthew 15:9

They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ ”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

World English Bible

And they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’”

American Standard Version

But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.

Geneva Bible 1599

But in vaine they worship me, teaching for doctrines, mens precepts.

Darby Translation

but in vain do they worship me, teaching [as] teachings commandments of men.

Young's Literal Translation

and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings — commands of men.'

Bible in Basic English

But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules of men.

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Cross references

“in”

Mark 7:7 Isaiah 58:1–3 James 2:20 Exodus 20:7 1 Samuel 25:21 Psalm 73:13

Mark 7:7 · BSB

They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’

Isaiah 58:1–3 · BSB

“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.

James 2:20 · BSB

O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

Exodus 20:7 · BSB

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

1 Samuel 25:21 · BSB

Now David had just said, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good.

Psalm 73:13 · BSB

Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.

“teaching”

Isaiah 29:13 1 Timothy 1:4 Titus 1:14 Colossians 2:18–22 Hebrews 13:9 Deuteronomy 12:32

Isaiah 29:13 · BSB

Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.

1 Timothy 1:4 · BSB

or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

Titus 1:14 · BSB

and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.

Colossians 2:18–22 · BSB

Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.

Hebrews 13:9 · BSB

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

Deuteronomy 12:32 · BSB

See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.

10Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand.

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