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Mark 7:7-13 Jesus Teaches About True Defilement

7 They worship me in vain;
their teachings are but rules taught by men.’

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

9 And he said to them: “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!

10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’

11 But you say that if a man says to his father or mother: ‘Whatever help you might otherwise have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God),

12 then you no longer let him do anything for his father or mother.

13 Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.”

Cross References for Mark 7:7-13

Deuteronomy 12:32 - See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 12:32 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 12:32

Malachi 3:14 - “You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What do we gain by carrying out his requirements an... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:14 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:14

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58

Revelation 22:18 - I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to th... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:18 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:18

Matthew 15:9 - They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:9

1 Timothy 4:1-3 - Instructions to Timothy The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:1-3

James 1:26 - If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he dece... Click to read the verse James 1:26 Click to read the verse James 1:26

1 Samuel 12:21 - Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:21 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:21

Isaiah 29:13 - The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:13

Matthew 6:7 - And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard becau... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:7

James 2:20 - You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Click to read the verse James 2:20 Click to read the verse James 2:20

1 Corinthians 15:14 - And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:14

Colossians 2:22 - These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:22 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:22

Titus 1:14 - and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of those who reject the truth. Click to read the verse Titus 1:14 Click to read the verse Titus 1:14

Titus 3:9 - But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, becau... Click to read the verse Titus 3:9 Click to read the verse Titus 3:9

Revelation 14:11-12 - And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:11-12 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:11-12