Translation Comparison

Matthew 15:9

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The verse Matthew 15:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 15:9 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
American Standard VersionASV	But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines and commandments of men.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	but in vain do they worship me, teaching as teachings commandments of men.
English Revised VersionERV	But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
World English BibleWEB	And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings — commands of men.'
American King James VersionAKJV	But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	but it is in vain they worship Me, while they lay down precepts which are mere human rules.'\|

King James Bible

KJV

But in vain they do 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.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines and commandments of men.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but in vain do they worship me, teaching as teachings commandments of men.

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings — commands of men.'

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

but it is in vain they worship Me, while they lay down precepts which are mere human rules.'|

King James Bible

KJV

But in vain they do 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.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines and commandments of men.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but in vain do they worship me, teaching as teachings commandments of men.

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings — commands of men.'

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

but it is in vain they worship Me, while they lay down precepts which are mere human rules.'|