Isaiah 1:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Who asked you to bring all this when you come to worship me? Stay out of my temple!

Cross References

Psalm 40:6

Sacrifices and offerings are not what please you; gifts and payment for sin are not what you demand. But you made me willing to listen and obey.

Exodus 23:17

Your men must come to these three festivals each year to worship me.

Exodus 34:23

Your men must come to worship me three times a year, because I am the LORD God of Israel.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Be careful what you do when you enter the house of God. Some fools go there to offer sacrifices, even though they haven't sinned. But it's best just to listen when you go to worship.

Jeremiah 7:11

You are thieves, and you have made my temple your hideout. But I've seen everything you have done.

Micah 6:8

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see.

Deuteronomy 16:16

Each year there are three festivals when all Israelite men must go to the place where the LORD chooses to be worshipped. These are the Festival of Thin Bread, the Harvest Festival, and the Festival of Shelters. And don't forget to take along a gift for the LORD.