Mark 7:7-9

New American Standard Bible

Chapter 7

7 AND IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN.’

8 Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.'

9 He was also saying to them, 'You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in order to keep your tradition.

King James Version

Chapter 7

7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 7

7 They worship me in vain,teaching as doctrines human commands.

8 Abandoning the command of God, you hold on to human tradition." 9 He also said to them, "You have a fine way of invalidating God's command in order to set up your tradition!

New Living Translation

Chapter 7

7 Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.'

8 For you ignore God's law and substitute your own tradition.'

9 Then he said, 'You skillfully sidestep God's law in order to hold on to your own tradition.

English Standard Version

Chapter 7

7 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ 8 You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.”

9 And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to establish your tradition!

New International Version

Chapter 7

7 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.'

8 You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.'

9 And he continued, 'You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!

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