Matthew 15:8

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 15:8

BSB
These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.
AKJV
This people draws near to me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
CPDV
This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
ERV
This people honoureth me with their lips; But their heart is far from me.
NHEB
These people honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
SMT
This people draw near me with their mouth, and honour me with their lips; but their heart keeps off far from me.

Commentary for Matthew 15:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 15:8
Summary
External respect masks internal spiritual distance
Event
Contrast of external versus internal
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching