Mark 7:7 asv — But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men.

American Standard Version

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

— Mark 7:7, American Standard Version

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Mark 7 — Context

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and when they come from the marketplace, except they bathe themselves, they eat not; and many other things there are, which they have received to hold, washings of cups, and pots, and brasen vessels.)

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And the Pharisees and the scribes ask him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with defiled hands?

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And he said unto them, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoreth me with their lips, But their heart is far from me.

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

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Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.

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And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition.

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For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:

Mark 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:7 say?
Mark 7:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men. ”
Where is Mark 7:7 in the Bible?
Mark 7:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 7.
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 7:7.
What translation should I read Mark 7:7 in?
Mark 7:7 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 7:7?
Mark 7:7 reads (ASV): “But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men. ” 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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