New Testament · VERSE 9

Matthew 15:9

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

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Matthew 15:9 in context

Matthew 15:7

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

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.

Matthew 15:9SELECTED VERSE

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:

Matthew 15:11

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

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