Matthew 15:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

‘These people honor me with their words, but I am not really important to them.

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord says, “These people come to honor me with words, but I am not really important to them. The worship they give me is nothing but human rules they have memorized.

Ezekiel 33:31

So they come to you as if they were my people. They sit in front of you as if they were my people. They hear your words, but they will not do the things you say. They only want to do what feels good. They only want to cheat people and make more money.

Acts 8:21

You cannot share with us in this work. Your heart is not right before God.

1 Peter 3:10

The Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy true life and have only good days, then avoid saying anything hurtful, and never let a lie come out of your mouth.

Proverbs 23:26

My son, listen closely to what I am saying. Let my life be your example.

Hebrews 3:12

So, brothers and sisters, be careful that none of you has the evil thoughts that cause so much doubt that you stop following the living God.

Jeremiah 12:2

You have put these wicked people here like plants with strong roots. They grow and produce fruit. With their mouths they say that you are near and dear to them, but in their hearts they are really far away from you.

John 1:47

Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said, “This man coming is a true Israelite, one you can trust.”

Matthew 15:7

You are hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he spoke for God about you:

Mark 7:6

Jesus answered, “You are all hypocrites. Isaiah was right when he wrote these words from God about you: ‘These people honor me with their words, but I am not really important to them.

John 5:23

God did this so that all people will respect the Son the same as they respect the Father. Anyone who does not respect the Son does not respect the Father. He is the one who sent the Son.