Mark 7:7

English Standard Version 2016

in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men,

Matthew 15:9

in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

James 1:26

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.

Colossians 2:22

(referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings?

Matthew 6:7

“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Revelation 22:18

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book,

1 Samuel 12:21

And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty.

Deuteronomy 12:32

“Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it.

James 2:20

Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless?

Malachi 3:14

You have said, ‘It is vain to serve God. What is the profit of our keeping his charge or of walking as in mourning before the Lord of hosts?

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.