Matthew 15:9

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

They are worshiping me for nothing [because they are] teaching principles that are [merely] the requirements of men.’”

Cross References

Matthew 15:10

Then Jesus called the crowds to come to Him, and He said to them, “Listen and understand.

Mark 7:7

They are worshiping me for nothing because they are teaching principles which are [merely] the requirements of men.’

1 Corinthians 15:2

[and] you have been saved by it also, if you hold on to it firmly [i.e., continue believing and practicing it]. For if you do not [hold on to it firmly], you will have believed [it] all for nothing.

1 Timothy 1:4

and not to listen to legends or exhaustive lists of ancestors. These [only] serve to arouse speculations, rather than [promote] God’s plan which is based on faith.

Titus 1:14

instead of paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who reject the truth.

Hebrews 13:9

Do not continue to be swept off your course by all kinds of strange teachings. For it is good for your hearts to be strengthened by God’s unearned favor [upon you] and not by [keeping regulations about] foods, which do not benefit those who observe them.

James 2:20

But will you acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without [good] deeds is useless?

Revelation 22:18

I testify to every person who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [Note: This is probably Jesus speaking, but could possibly be John]. If anyone adds to these words, God will add to him the calamities described in this book.