Matthew 15:8 bbe — These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Bible in Basic English

"These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me."

— Matthew 15:8, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 15 — Context

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But you say, If a man says to his father or his mother, That by which you might have had profit from me is given to God;

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There is no need for him to give honour to his father. And you have made the word of God without effect because of your teaching.

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You false ones, well did Isaiah say of you,

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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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And he got the people together and said to them, Give ear, and let my words be clear to you:

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Not that which goes into the mouth makes a man unclean, but that which comes out of the mouth.

Matthew 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:8 say?
Matthew 15:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me.”
Where is Matthew 15:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 8.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 15:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:8 in?
Matthew 15:8 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 Matthew 15:8?
Matthew 15:8 reads (BBE): “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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