Matthew 15:8 cpdv — ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. "

— Matthew 15:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

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But you say: ‘If anyone will have said to father or mother, “It is dedicated, so that whatever is from me will benefit you,”

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then he shall not honor his father or his mother.’ So have you nullified the commandment of God, for the sake of your tradition.

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Hypocrites! How well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying:

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‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

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For in vain do they worship me, teaching the doctrines and commandments of men.’ ”

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And having called the multitudes to him, he said to them: “Listen and understand.

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A man is not defiled by what enters into the mouth, but by what proceeds from the mouth. This is what defiles a man.”

Matthew 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:8 say?
Matthew 15:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “‘This people honors me 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 (CPDV): “‘This people honors me 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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