The Lord said, *Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a mitzvah of men which has been taught;
Mark 7:7 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the mitzvot of men.' Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, Teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In vain (fruitlessly and without profit) do they worship Me, ordering and teaching [to be obeyed] as doctrines the commandments and precepts of men. [Isa. 29:13.] American Standard Version (1901) But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men. Common English Bible Their worship of me is empty since they teach instructions that are human words. Catholic Public Domain Version And in vain do they worship me, teaching the doctrines and precepts of men.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And in vain to they worship me, teaching doctrines and precepts of men. |
The Lord said, *Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a mitzvah of men which has been taught;
You have said, 'It is vain to serve God;' and 'What profit is it that we have kept his charge, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of Armies?
And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'*
In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
If Messiah has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith also is in vain.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Whatever thing I command you, that shall you observe to do: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
(all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men?
but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the Torah; for they are unprofitable and vain.
If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.
But do you want to know, vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?
I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book.
and don't turn aside; for [then would you go] after vain things which can't profit nor deliver, for they are vain.