New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 15:9
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
King James Version
But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
World English Bible
And they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’”
American Standard Version
But in vain do they worship me, Teaching [as their] doctrines the precepts of men.
Berean Literal Bible
and in vain they worship Me, teaching [as] teachings [the] precepts of men.’”
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Matthew 15
7 You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you:
8 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.
9 They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
10 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand.
11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”
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