Mark 7:7

New American Bible - revised edition

In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts.’

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,

Malachi 3:14

You have said, “It is useless to serve God; what do we gain by observing God’s requirements, And by going about as mourners before the Lord of hosts?

Matthew 15:9

in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts.’”

Matthew 6:7

In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ has not been raised, then empty [too] is our preaching; empty, too, your faith.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Colossians 2:22

These are all things destined to perish with use; they accord with human precepts and teachings.

Titus 3:9

Avoid foolish arguments, genealogies, rivalries, and quarrels about the law, for they are useless and futile.

James 1:26

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, his religion is vain.

James 2:20

Do you want proof, you ignoramus, that faith without works is useless?

Revelation 22:18

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

1 Samuel 12:21

Do not turn aside to gods who are nothing, who cannot act and deliver. They are nothing.