Mark 7:7
But in vain do they worship me,teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
In Context
8"For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men."
Cross References
Deuteronomy 12:32Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Isaiah 29:13The 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, but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.
Matthew 6:7And in praying, do not use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
1 Corinthians 15:14If Christ has not been raised, then our proclaiming is in vain, and your faith also is in vain.
Colossians 2:22(all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men?
Titus 3:9but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Matthew Henry on Mark 7:2-24
The Traditions of the Elders; The Worst Defilement from Within. 1 Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. 2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they… Read the whole commentary →