New Testament · VERSE 8

Matthew 15:8

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

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Matthew 15:8 in context

Matthew 15:6

And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

Matthew 15:7

Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

Matthew 15:8SELECTED VERSE

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

Matthew 15:9

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

Matthew 15:10

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

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