Mark 7:9 net — He also said to them,“You neatly reject the commandment of God in order to set up your tradition.

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"He also said to them,“You neatly reject the commandment of God in order to set up your tradition."

— Mark 7:9, NET Bible

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Mark 7 — Context

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He said to them,“Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written:‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

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They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine the commandments of men.’

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Having no regard for the command of God, you hold fast to human tradition.”

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He also said to them,“You neatly reject the commandment of God in order to set up your tradition.

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For Moses said,‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and,‘Whoever insults his father or mother must be put to death.’

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But you say that if anyone tells his father or mother,‘Whatever help you would have received from me is corban’(that is, a gift for God),

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then you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or mother.

Mark 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:9 say?
Mark 7:9 in the NET Bible reads: “He also said to them,“You neatly reject the commandment of God in order to set up your 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 (NET): “He also said to them,“You neatly reject the commandment of God in order to set up your 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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