Matthew 15:9

Matthew 15:9 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9 They worship me in vain;

their teachings are merely human rules.’ ”

9 ‘And in vain do they worship Me,

Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”

9 ‘But in vain do they worship Me,

For they teach as doctrines the precepts of men.’ ” [Is 29:13]

9They worship Me in vain;

they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”

9But in vain do they worship me,

Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.

9But in vaine they worship me, teaching for doctrines, mens precepts.

9 And they worship me in vain,

teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’”

9Their worship doesn’t mean anything to me.

They teach nothing but human rules.’ ” (Isaiah 29:13)

9They worship me,

but what they say has no purpose.

They teach their own rules, which I did not give to them.” ’

9and in vain they worship Me, teaching teachings—commands of men.”