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
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Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no …
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall …
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for …
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed …