Matthew 15:9 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Matthew 15:9 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 15:9 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 15:9 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“And they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’””

Matthew 15:9 — World English Bible

Matthew 15:9 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men. ”

Matthew 15:9 — American Standard Version

Matthew 15:9 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings--commands of men.'”

Matthew 15:9 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 15:9 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“but in vain do they worship me, teaching [as] teachings commandments of men. ”

Matthew 15:9 — Darby Translation

Matthew 15:9 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But in vaine they worship me, teaching for doctrines, mens precepts.”

Matthew 15:9 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 15:9 in Context — Matthew 15

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

8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth 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 unto them, Hear, and understand:

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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What Does Matthew 15:9 Mean?

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