Mark 7:6

New American Bible - revised edition

He responded, “Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me;

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord said: Since this people draws near with words only and honors me with their lips alone, though their hearts are far from me, And fear of me has become mere precept of human teaching,

Ezekiel 33:31

My people come to you, gathering as a crowd and sitting in front of you to hear your words, but they will not act on them. Love songs are on their lips, but in their hearts they pursue dishonest gain.

John 15:24

If I had not done works among them that no one else ever did, they would not have sin; but as it is, they have seen and hated both me and my Father.

John 5:42

moreover, I know that you do not have the love of God in you.

Acts 28:25

Without reaching any agreement among themselves they began to leave; then Paul made one final statement. “Well did the holy Spirit speak to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah, saying:

2 Timothy 3:5

as they make a pretense of religion but deny its power. Reject them.

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but by their deeds they deny him. They are vile and disobedient and unqualified for any good deed.