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Matthew 15:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But their worship is totally empty when they're teaching human rules like they're God's commands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Following made-up religious rules instead of God's heart makes worship meaningless.

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But their worship doesn't mean anything to me when they're teaching human rules like they're my commandments.

Then the king of Assyria gave an order, saying, 'Take one of the priests you brought from there back to that place. Let them go and live there, and have him teach the people how to worship the God of that land.'

Please accept the willing praise and prayers I offer with my words, O Lord, and teach me your ways and commands.

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