Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
They are worshiping me for nothing [because they are] teaching principles that are [merely] the requirements of men.'"
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Their worship of me is empty, because they teach human rules as doctrines.'"
A Conservative Version
And in vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
American Standard Version
But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
But in vain, do they worship me, teaching precepts, the commandments of men.
Bible in Basic English
But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules of men.
Common New Testament
In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'"
Daniel Mace New Testament
but in vain they worship me, teaching for doctrines the institutions of men."
Darby Translation
but in vain do they worship me, teaching as teachings commandments of men.
Godbey New Testament
But in vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
Goodspeed New Testament
But their worship of me is all in vain, For the lessons they teach are but human precepts.' "
John Wesley New Testament
But in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Julia Smith Translation
But they worship me in vain, teaching doctrines the commands of men.
King James 2000
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and they worship me in vain, teaching [as] doctrines the commandments of men.'"
Modern King James verseion
But in vain they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But in vain they worship me, teaching doctrines which are nothing but men's precepts.'"
Moffatt New Testament
vain is their worship of me, for the doctrines they teach are but human precepts."
Montgomery New Testament
In vain do they worship me, While they teach doctrines that are the commands of men."
NET Bible
and they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'"
New Heart English Bible
And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'"
Noyes New Testament
But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men."
Sawyer New Testament
But in vain do they worship me, teaching teachings and commandments of men.
The Emphasized Bible
But, in vain, do they pay devotions unto me, teaching, for teachings, the commandments of men.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines the commandments of men.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But vainly do they worship me, For they teach but the precepts of men.'"
Webster
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Weymouth New Testament
but it is in vain they worship Me, while they lay down precepts which are mere human rules.'"
Williams New Testament
Their worship of me is an empty show; the things they teach are only men's precepts.'"
World English Bible
And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'"
Worrell New Testament
But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'"
Worsley New Testament
but in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the injunctions of men.
Youngs Literal Translation
and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings -- commands of men.'
Themes
Ecclesiasticism » Traditional rules of the jewish
Government » Mosaic » Legislates in later times
Hypocrites » Worship of, not acceptable to God
Jews, the » National character of » Prone to formality in religion
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » The duties of children to parents
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Divine Teacher » FALSE » False, warnings against
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 15:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Human Traditions And God's Commandments
8 These people [claim to] honor me with their lips [i.e., by what they say], but their heart is far from [honoring] me. 9 They are worshiping me for nothing [because they are] teaching principles that are [merely] the requirements of men.'" 10 Then Jesus called the crowds to come to Him, and He said to them, "Listen and understand.
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Cross References
Titus 1:14
instead of paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who reject the truth.
Mark 7:7
They are worshiping me for nothing because they are teaching principles which are [merely] the requirements of men.'
1 Corinthians 15:2
[and] you have been saved by it also, if you hold on to it firmly [i.e., continue believing and practicing it]. For if you do not [hold on to it firmly], you will have believed [it] all for nothing.
Colossians 2:18-22
Do not allow anyone, who delights in acting humble [i.e., living an ascetic life] and who worships angels, to rob you of your reward [in heaven]. [Note: This "angel worship" could mean holding angels in high regard because of their role as God's messengers, or the claim that God can be approached only through angelic intermediaries]. He places great importance on what he [claims to] see [i.e., visions], being inflated with pride by his fleshly mind for no [good] reason.
1 Timothy 1:4
and not to listen to legends or exhaustive lists of ancestors. These [only] serve to arouse speculations, rather than [promote] God's plan which is based on faith.
1 Timothy 4:1-3
Now the Holy Spirit specifically says that in later times [Note: "Later times" in the New Testament usually refers to the period following the first coming of Christ and the establishment of the church], some people will fall away from the faith [i.e., the true teaching of Christianity]. They will pay attention to deceitful spirits [i.e., lying people] and the teaching of evil spirits.
1 Timothy 4:6-7
If you point out these things to the brothers you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, and will be nurtured by the message of the faith and of the good teaching which you have been following.
Hebrews 13:9
Do not continue to be swept off your course by all kinds of strange teachings. For it is good for your hearts to be strengthened by God's unearned favor [upon you] and not by [keeping regulations about] foods, which do not benefit those who observe them.
James 2:20
But will you acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without [good] deeds is useless?
Revelation 22:18
I testify to every person who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [Note: This is probably Jesus speaking, but could possibly be John]. If anyone adds to these words, God will add to him the calamities described in this book.