Matthew 15:9

The Passion Translation

They pretend to worship me, but their worship is nothing more than the empty traditions of men.”

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.

Mark 7:7

Their worship is nothing more than a charade! For they continue to insist that their man-made traditions are equal to the instructions of God.’

1 Timothy 1:4

nor pay any attention to cultural myths, traditions, or the endless study of genealogies. Those digressions only breed controversies and debates. They are devoid of power that builds up and strengthens the church in the faith of God.

Titus 1:14

Instruct them not to pay any attention to Jewish myths or follow the teachings of those who reject the truth.

Hebrews 13:9

So don’t let anyone lead you astray with all sorts of novel and exotic teachings. It is more beautiful to feast on grace and be inwardly strengthened than to be obsessed with dietary rules which in themselves have no lasting benefit.

James 2:20

O feeble sons of Adam, do you need further evidence that faith divorced from good works is phony?

Psalm 73:13

Have I been foolish to play by the rules and keep my life pure?

Psalm 39:6

We live our lives like those living in shadows. All our activities and energies are spent for things that pass away. We gather, we hoard, we cling to our things, only to leave them all behind for who knows who.

Revelation 22:18

I testify to everyone who hears the prophetic words of this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

1 Corinthians 15:2

For it is through the revelation of the gospel that you are being saved, if you fasten your life firmly to the message I’ve taught you, unless you have believed in vain.

Matthew 15:10

Then Jesus turned to the crowd and said, “Come, listen and open your heart to understand.