Mark 7:7

New English Translation

They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine the commandments of men.’

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The sovereign master says, “These people say they are loyal to me; they say wonderful things about me, but they are not really loyal to me. Their worship consists of nothing but man-made ritual.

Malachi 3:14

You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. How have we been helped by keeping his requirements and going about like mourners before the Lord who rules over all?

Matthew 15:9

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

Matthew 6:7

When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard.

1 Corinthians 15:14

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

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Deuteronomy 12:32

(13:1) You must be careful to do everything I am commanding you. Do not add to it or subtract from it!

Colossians 2:22

These are all destined to perish with use, founded as they are on human commands and teachings.

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

James 1:26

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

James 2:20

But would you like evidence, you empty fellow, that faith without works is useless?

Revelation 22:18

I testify to the one who hears the words of the prophecy contained in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

1 Samuel 12:21

You should not turn aside after empty things that can’t profit and can’t deliver, since they are empty.