They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”
Mark 7:7 - The Text-Critical English New Testament They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments 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. |
They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”
“And when you pray, do not babble on repetitiously like the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard because of their use of many words.
And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is also in vain.
So then, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Such regulations are based on the commandments and doctrines of men, and apply to things that will all decay with use.
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.
If anyone among you considers himself to be religious but does not bridle his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.
Do yoʋ want to be shown, O foolish man, that faith without 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 that are written in this book.