Mark 7:7

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

So Adonai says, “Since these people draw near with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, yet their hearts are far from Me, and their fear of Me is a mitzvah taught by men.

Malachi 3:14

You say: “Serving God is worthless.” Also: “What good is it that we kept His service or that we walked as mourners before Adonai-Tzva’ot?

Matthew 15:9

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

Matthew 6:7

And when you are praying, do not babble on and on like the pagans; for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Messiah has not been raised, then our proclaiming is meaningless and your faith also is meaningless.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dearly loved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord—because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Colossians 2:22

These all lead to decay with use, based as they are on man-made commands and teachings.

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about Torah, for they are unprofitable and useless.

James 1:26

If anyone thinks he is religious and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is futile.

James 2:20

But do you want to know, you empty person, that faith without works is dead?

Revelation 22:18

I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. If anyone adds to them, God shall add to him the plagues that are written in this book;

1 Samuel 12:21

Do not turn aside to go after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are futile.