Matthew 15:9 net — and they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

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

— Matthew 15:9, NET Bible

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Matthew 15 — Context

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he does not need to honor his father.’ You have nullified the word of God on account of your tradition.

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Hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you when he said,

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

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

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True Defilement Then he called the crowd to him and said,“Listen and understand.

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What defiles a person is not what goes into the mouth; it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles a person.”

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Then the disciples came to him and said,“Do you know that when the Pharisees heard this saying they were offended?”

Matthew 15:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:9 say?
Matthew 15:9 in the NET Bible reads: “and they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’””
Where is Matthew 15:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 9.
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 15:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:9 in?
Matthew 15:9 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 Matthew 15:9?
Matthew 15:9 reads (NET): “and they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments 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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