Mark 7:6

The Passion Translation

Jesus replied, “You are hypocrites! How accurately did Isaiah prophesy about you phonies when he said: ‘These people honor me with their words while their hearts run far away from me!

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

This is what the Lord says about these people: “They come near to me with hollow words and honor me superficially with their lips; all the while their hearts run far away from me! Their worship is nothing more than man-made rules.

Ezekiel 33:31

They all flock to you to sit at your feet as my people. They listen to your words, but they will not act on them. Instead, they express genuine devotion to Yahweh, but their hearts are set on cheating others.

John 15:24

If I had not performed miracles in their presence like no one else has done, they would not feel the guilt of their sins. But now, they have seen and hated both me and my Father.

John 5:42

for I know what kind of people you really are, and I can see that the love of God has found no home in you.

Acts 28:25

still unable to agree among themselves. They were about to leave when Paul made one last statement to them: “The Holy Spirit stated it well when he spoke to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah:

2 Timothy 3:5

They may pretend to have a respect for God, but in reality they want nothing to do with God’s power. Stay away from people like these!

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are disgusting, disobedient, and disqualified from doing anything good.