Mark 7:7

New American Standard Bible 2020

‘And in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

Then the Lord said, “Because this people approaches Me with their words And honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me, And their reverence for Me consists of the commandment of men that is taught;

Malachi 3:14

You have said, ‘It is pointless to serve God; and what benefit is it for us that we have done what He required, and that we have walked in mourning before the Lord of armies?

Matthew 15:9

‘And in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”

Matthew 6:7

“And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.

1 Corinthians 15:14

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

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Deuteronomy 12:32

“Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take anything away from it.

Colossians 2:22

(which all refer to things destined to perish with use)—in accordance with the commandments and teachings of man?

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are useless and worthless.

James 1:26

If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless.

James 2:20

But are you willing to acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without works is useless?

Revelation 22:18

I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book;

1 Samuel 12:21

Indeed, you must not turn aside, for then you would go after useless things which cannot benefit or save, because they are useless.