Mark 7:7
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
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BSBPD
“They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings, commands of men;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Mark 7:7 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 12:32See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.
- 1 Samuel 12:21Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.
- Isaiah 29:13Therefore 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.
- Malachi 3:14You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts?
- Matthew 6:7And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.
- Matthew 15:9They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
- 1 Corinthians 15:14And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- Colossians 2:22These will all perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.
- 1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
- Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
- James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
- James 2:20O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
- Revelation 14:11And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”
- Revelation 22:18I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.
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