Matthew 15:6

6 There is no need for him to give honour to his father. And you have made the word of God without effect because of your teaching.

Matthew 15:6 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 15:6

See note on Mt 15:5

Matthew 15:6 In-Context

4 For God said, Give honour to your father and mother: and, He who says evil of father or mother will be put to death.

5 But you say, If a man says to his father or his mother, That by which you might have had profit from me is given to God;

6 There is no need for him to give honour to his father. And you have made the word of God without effect because of your teaching.

7 You false ones, well did Isaiah say of you,

8 These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me.