Mark 7:7

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

However, in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

American King James Version (AKJV)

However, in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules of men.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'

English Revised Version (ERV)

But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.

Definitions for Mark 7:7

Vain - Empty; foolish; useless.

Barnes's Mark 7:7 Bible Commentary

For doctrines - For commands of God binding on the conscience. Imposing "your" traditions as equal in authority to the laws of God.