Matthew 15:9

“But in vaine they do worship me, teaching for doctrines, the commandements of men.”

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Other Translations for Matthew 15:9

But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
- King James Version

'BUT IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS OF MEN.'"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But in vain do they worship me, Teaching `as their' doctrines the precepts of men.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules of men.
- Basic English Bible

but in vain do they worship me, teaching [as] teachings commandments of men.
- Darby Bible

But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
- Webster's Bible

but it is in vain they worship Me, while they lay down precepts which are mere human rules.'"
- Weymouth Bible

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

and thei worschipen me `with outen cause, techynge the doctrines and maundementis of men.
- Wycliffe Bible

and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings -- commands of men.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for Matthew 15:9

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 15:9

15:9 Teaching the commandments of men - As equal with, nay, superior to, those of God. What can be a more heinous sin?


People's Bible Notes for Matthew 15:9


Mt 15:9 In vain do they worship me. Quoted from Is 29:13. This worship is all idle, empty, and without profit, because they teach as doctrines the commandments of men. This rebuke to the Pharisees, who had added to the law of Moses many traditional human precepts, applies equally to all modern religionists who have modified or added to the Christianity of Christ and the apostles. Whatever one cannot find in the New Testament is of such a character; observance of saints' days, of Christians, of Lent, the removal of the cup in the Lord's Supper from the laity, infant sprinkling, party creeds and party shibboleths, are all of men and not of God. The devout worshiper should go right to the New Testament for his religion, and reject every ordinance or precept that is not to be found there.

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