Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

In vain

Matthew 6:7
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathens do, for they think they shall be heard for their speaking much:
Matthew 15:9
but in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the injunctions of men.
1 Corinthians 15:14
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes and contentions about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain:
James 1:26
If any among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his heart, this man's devotion is vain.
James 2:20
But desirest thou to know, O vain man, that faith without works, is dead?

The commandments

Colossians 2:22
handle not," which all tend to corruption in the using,) according to the commandments and doctrines of men?
1 Timothy 4:1
Now the Spirit expressly saith, that in latter times some shall apostatize from the faith, attending to seducing spirits,
Revelation 14:11
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth for ever and ever: and they have no rest, day and night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
Revelation 22:18
I testify to every one that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any one add to these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: