Mark 7:7

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Summary

Mark 7:7

Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

In vain

The commandments

Revelation 22:18

Bible References

In vain

Do not turn aside to go after vain things which can't profit nor deliver, for they are vain.

You have said, 'It is vain to serve God;' and 'What profit is it that we have followed his instructions, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?

And in praying, do not use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'"

If Christ has not been raised, then our proclaiming is in vain, and your faith also is in vain.

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

If anyone thinks himself to be religious while he does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.

But do you want to know, foolish man, that faith apart from works is useless?

The commandments

Whatever thing I command you, that you shall 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 the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

The smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever. They have no rest day and night, those who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.

I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book.