Matthew 15:9 KJV
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Matthew 15:9, King James Version
In context
8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:
Cross-references
- Isaiah 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
- Mark 7:7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
- 1 Timothy 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
- Titus 1:14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
- Colossians 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,