Matthew 15:9

The Tradition of the Elders · Matthew 15:1–9
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Translations

Modern
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
Traditional
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Literal
…and in vain they worship Me, teaching as teachings the precepts of men.’”
Latin
Sine causa autem colunt me, docentes doctrinas et mandata hominum.

Original

Greek
English
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”

Notes

Jesus accused the Pharisees of disobeying God's law because of their focus on preserving traditions.

Events

Parallels

Mark 7:1–13

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Hand Miracle Mishnah

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Commandments of Men Doctrines: False Ecclesiasticism: Traditional Rules of the Jewish Following Man Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: The Pharisees Hypocrites: Worship of, not Acceptable to God Jesus, the Christ: He Justifies his Disciples in Eating Without Washing Their Hands (At Capernaum) Pharisees: Doctrines of Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Duties of Children to Parents Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Teachers: False: Admonition Against The Jews: National Character of Prone to Formality in Religion Tradition: Not Authoritative True Worship Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To