Mark 7:7

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord said: Because these people draw near with their mouths and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me and their worship of me is a human commandment learned by rote,

Malachi 3:14

You have said, “It is vain to serve God. What do we profit by keeping his command or by going about as mourners before the Lord of hosts?

Matthew 15:9

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

Matthew 6:7

“When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases 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 proclamation is in vain and your faith is in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Deuteronomy 12:32

You must diligently observe everything that I command you; do not add to it or take anything from it.

Colossians 2:22

All these regulations refer to things that perish with use; they are simply human commands and teachings.

Titus 3:9

But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

James 1:26

If any think they are religious and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.

James 2:20

Do you want to be shown, you senseless person, that faith apart from works is worthless?

Revelation 22:18

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book;

1 Samuel 12:21

and do not turn aside after useless things that cannot profit or save, for they are useless.