Matthew 15:9
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Controversy over hand washing traditions: Jesus declares it is not what enters the mouth that defiles but what comes out of the heart. He heals the Canaanite woman's daughter, praising her great faith. He heals many on a mountain in …
Other Translations
But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men.
and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings--commands of men.'
But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules of men.
Cross References
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him …
I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that …
And your strength shall be spent in vain: for your land shall not yield her increase, neither shall the trees …
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that …
Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth …
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for …