Matthew 15:8 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with {their} lips; but their heart is far from me.”

Matthew 15:8

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And honour not his father or his mother, {he shall be free}. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

{Ye} hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with {their} lips; but their heart is far from me.

But in vain they do worship me, teaching {for} doctrines the commandments of men.

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

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Matthew 15:1

"Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,"

Matthew 15:2

"Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread."

Matthew 15:3

"But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?"

Matthew 15:4

"For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death."

Matthew 15:5

"But ye say, Whosoever shall say to {his} father or {his} mother, {It is} a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;"

Matthew 15:6

"And honour not his father or his mother, {he shall be free}. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition."

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