Mark 7:7

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Mark 7:7

BSB
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.'
AKJV
However, in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
CPDV
And in vain do they worship me, teaching the doctrines and precepts of men.'
ERV
But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.
NHEB
And in vain do they worship me, teaching instructions that are the commandments of humans.'
SMT
And in vain they revere me, teaching doctrines the commands of men.

Commentary for Mark 7:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 7:7
Summary
Worship becomes futile through human doctrinal substitution
Event
Jesus condemns human-invented religious teaching
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching