Matthew 15:9
but vainly do they worship me, For they teach but human precepts.’”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
In Context
8‘This is a people that honor me with their lips, While their hearts are far removed from me;
10Then Jesus called the people to him, and said, “Listen, and mark my words.
Cross References
Psalms 73:13Yes, in vain have I kept my heart pure, and washed my hands in innocence;
Matthew Henry on Matthew 15:2-10
Jesus Reproves the Scribes and Pharisees. 1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. 5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his… Read the whole commentary →