Mark 7:7

New King James Version

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

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

Therefore the Lord said: “Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men,

Matthew 15:9

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

James 1:26

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.

Colossians 2:22

which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men?

Matthew 6:7

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.

Revelation 22:18

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

1 Samuel 12:21

And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.

Deuteronomy 12:32

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

James 2:20

But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

Malachi 3:14

You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the Lord of hosts?

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.