Mark 7:9 kjva — And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Mark 7:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 7 — Context

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He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

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Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

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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.

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

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For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:

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But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.

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And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;

Mark 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 7:9 say?
Mark 7:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.”
Where is Mark 7:9 in the Bible?
Mark 7:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Mark 7:9 in?
Mark 7:9 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 7:9?
Mark 7:9 reads (KJVA): “And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” 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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