Mark 7:6 bbe — And he said, Well did Isaiah say of you, you false ones: These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart i…

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"And he said, Well did Isaiah say of you, you false ones: These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me."

— Mark 7:6, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 7 — Context

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Now the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not take food without washing their hands with care, keeping the old rule which has been handed down to them:

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And when they come from the market-place, they take no food till their hands are washed; and a number of other orders there are, which have been handed down to them to keep--washings of cups and pots and brass vessels.

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And the Pharisees and the scribes put the question to him, Why do your disciples not keep the rules of the fathers, but take their bread with unwashed hands?

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And he said, Well did Isaiah say of you, you false ones: These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

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But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules of men.

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For, turning away from the law of God, you keep the rules of men.

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And he said to them, Truly you put on one side the law of God, so that you may keep the rules which have been handed down to you.

Mark 7:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:6 say?
Mark 7:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, Well did Isaiah say of you, you false ones: These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me.”
Where is Mark 7:6 in the Bible?
Mark 7:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 6.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 7:6.
What translation should I read Mark 7:6 in?
Mark 7:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 7:6?
Mark 7:6 reads (BBE): “And he said, Well did Isaiah say of you, you false ones: These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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