Mark 7:7

In 9 translations

BSB

They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’Isaiah 29:13 (see also LXX)

KJV

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

WEB

They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’

ASV

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

LSV

and in vain they worship Me, teaching teachings, commands of men;

YLT

and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings, commands of men;

DBY

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

DRC

And in vain to they worship me, teaching doctrines and precepts of men.

GNV

But they worship me in vaine, teaching for doctrines the commandements of men.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

μάτην δὲ σέβονταί με, διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων·

RP2018

Μάτην δὲ σέβονταί με, διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων.

TR-Boyd

Μάτην δὲ σέβονταί με, διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων.

SCR1894

ματην δε σεβονται με διδασκοντες διδασκαλιας ενταλματα ανθρωπων

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• 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.
• Matthew 15:9They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
• Colossians 2:22These will all perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.
• James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
• Matthew 6:7And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.
• 1 Timothy 4:1–3Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot…
• Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
• 1 Samuel 12:21Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.
• 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.
• Revelation 14:11–12And 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.” Here is a call for the perseverance…
• James 2:20O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
• Deuteronomy 12:32See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.
• 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?
• 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.

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