Matthew 15:9

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

And they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine rules made by 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] teachings commandments of men.

DRC

And in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines and commandments of men.

GNV

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

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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.
• Mark 7:7They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’
• 1 Timothy 1:4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
• Titus 1:14and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
• Colossians 2:18–22Do 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. He has lost…
• 1 Timothy 4:6–7By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed. But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train…
• Hebrews 13:9Do 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.
• James 2:20O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
• Isaiah 58:1–3“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. For day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, like a nation…
• Deuteronomy 12:32See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.
• Psalms 73:13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
• 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.
• Exodus 20:7You 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 25:21Now David had just finished saying, “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.
• 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…
• Ecclesiastes 5:2–7Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of…

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