9But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.


In Context

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

7 You hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

8 This people draws near to me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

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

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

11 Not that which goes into the mouth defiles a man; but that which comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.

Matthew 15:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:9But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:9They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.' "

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:9And in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines and commandments of men.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:9But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9but in vain do they worship me, teaching as teachings commandments of men.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:9But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings — commands of men.'