Mark 7:7

New International Version

They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.

Malachi 3:14

“You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What do we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the Lord Almighty?

Matthew 15:9

They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’ ”

Matthew 6:7

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Deuteronomy 12:32

See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.

Colossians 2:22

These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings.

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.

James 1:26

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

James 2:20

You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?

Revelation 22:18

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.

1 Samuel 12:21

Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless.