Mark 7:7

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men learned by rote;

Malachi 3:14

You have said, ‘It is vain to serve God. What is the good of our keeping his charge or of walking as in mourning before the Lord of hosts?

Matthew 15:9

in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’ ”

Matthew 6:7

“And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words.

1 Corinthians 15:14

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

1 Corinthians 15:58

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

Deuteronomy 12:32

“Everything that I command you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to it or take from it.

Colossians 2:22

(referring to things which all perish as they are used), according to human precepts and doctrines?

Titus 3:9

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

James 1:26

If any one thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man's religion is vain.

James 2:20

Do you want to be shown, you shallow man, that faith apart from works is barren?

Revelation 22:18

I warn every one who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if any one adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book,

1 Samuel 12:21

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