Mark 7:8

Mark chapter 7 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.

King James Version · 1611

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.

American Standard Version · 1901

Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.

v.7But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men.

v.8This passage

v.9And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Mark 7:3
(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands diligently, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders;
Isaiah 1:12
When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to trample my courts?