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Matthew 15:11
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It’s not what goes into the mouth that defiles
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man: but that which commeth out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person."
"It is not what enters the mouth that defiles the person, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles the person."
It is not what people put into their mouths that makes them unclean. It is what comes out of their mouths that makes them unclean."
It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that defiles and dishonors him, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles and dishonors him."
That which goeth into the mouth, defileth not the man, but that which commeth out of the mouth, that defileth the man.
"It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it."
The food that you put into your mouth doesn't make you unclean and unfit to worship God. The bad words that come out of your mouth are what make you unclean."
What makes a person unclean is not what goes into his mouth; rather, what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him unclean!"
Not what enters into the mouth defiles the man; but what goes forth out of the mouth, this defiles the man.
It is not what people put in their mouth that makes them wrong. It is what comes out of their mouth that makes them wrong."
It is not what enters into the mouth which defiles man; but what goes out of the mouth, that is what defiles man.
It is not what goes into your mouth that makes you ritually unclean; rather, what comes out of it makes you unclean."
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth—this defiles a person."
It is not the thing entering into the mouth that defiles the man, but the thing coming forth out of the mouth, this defiles the man.
Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.
Not that which goes into the mouth makes a man unclean, but that which comes out of the mouth.
That which enters into the mouth doesn't defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
It is not what goes into the mouth that makes a person unclean. It is what comes out of the mouth that makes a person unclean."Acts 10:15; Romans 14:14,17, 20; 1 Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:15;">[xr]
It is not that which, entering the mouth, contaminates a man; but that which shall come from the mouth, that contaminates a man.
Not that which entereth the mouth, defileth a man; but that which proceedeth from the mouth, that defileth a man.
That which goeth into the mouth, defyleth not the man: but that which commeth out of the mouth, defyleth the man.
Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.
That which enters into the mouth doesn't defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth the man, but what cometh out of the mouth, this defileth the man.
It is not what goes into a man's mouth that defiles him; but it is what comes out of his mouth--*that* defiles a man."
That thing that entrith in to the mouth, defoulith not a man; but that thing that cometh out of the mouth, defoulith a man.
Not that which enters into the mouth defiles the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
What defiles a person is not what goes into the mouth; it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles a person."
Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."
It is not what goes into a man's mouth that makes his mind and heart sinful. It is what comes out of a man's mouth that makes him sinful."
it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles."
Not that which entereth into the mouth, defileth the man, but, that which proceedeth out of the mouth, the same, defileth the man,
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man: but what cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."
That which goeth into the mouth defyleth not ye man: but that which commeth out of the mouth defyleth the man.
not that which is coming into the mouth doth defile the man, but that which is coming forth from the mouth, this defileth the man.'
That which goeth in to the mouth, defyleth not the ma: but yt which cometh out of the mouth, defyleth ye ma.
that which entereth by the mouth is not what defiles a man: but what defiles the man is that which is discharged by the mouth.
The food you put in your mouth doesn't make you unfit in the Boss's eye, but the filthy talk that comes out of your mouth sure enough does."
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that which goeth: Mark 7:15, Luke 11:38-41, Acts 10:14, Acts 10:15, Acts 11:8, Acts 11:9, Romans 14:14, Romans 14:17, Romans 14:20, 1 Timothy 4:4, 1 Timothy 4:5, Titus 1:15, Hebrews 13:9
but: Matthew 15:18-20, Matthew 12:34-37, Psalms 10:7, Psalms 12:2, Psalms 52:2-4, Psalms 58:3, Psalms 58:4, Isaiah 37:23, Isaiah 59:3-5, Isaiah 59:13-15, Jeremiah 9:3-6, Romans 3:13, Romans 3:14, James 3:5-8, 2 Peter 2:18
Reciprocal: Leviticus 11:2 - General Leviticus 11:8 - they are unclean Colossians 2:16 - in meat James 3:6 - a world
Cross-References
I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
Give them this message from the Sovereign Lord : "A great eagle with broad wings and long feathers, covered with many-colored plumage, came to Lebanon. He seized the top of a cedar tree
But then another great eagle came with broad wings and full plumage. So the vine now sent its roots and branches toward him for water,
As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth the man,.... No sorts of meats, or drinks, or whatever is proper food for men, or manner of eating and drinking them, when moderately used, defile a man, or render him loathsome and odious in the sight God. This is directly opposite to the notions of the Jews, who say d, that
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×××××××, "and defile both body and soul".''
The first food of man was herbs; after the flood he had an allowance of the flesh of beasts, without distinction; under the Levitical dispensation, a difference of meats was enjoined to be observed; the laws respecting that distinction are now abolished, and not binding on us under the Gospel dispensation. Some scruples, about some of these things, did arise among the first Christians; but in process of time these difficulties were got over: nor is there any religion in abstinence from any sort of food; men, indeed, on a "physical" account, ought to be careful what they eat and drink, but not on a religious one; moderation in all ought to be used; and whatever is ate or drank, should be received with thankfulness, and done to the glory of God, and then no defilement can arise from hence:
but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. It is sin, and that only, which takes its rise from the heart, lies in thought, and is either expressed by the mouth, or performed by some outward action, which defiles the man, and renders him loathsome, abominable, and odious in the sight of God. The heart is the source of all evil; the pollution of it is very early, and very general, reaching to all the powers and faculties of the soul; which shows the ignorance of some, and folly of others, that talk of, and trust to the goodness of their hearts; and also the necessity of new hearts and right spirits being formed and created; and that the sinful thoughts of the heart, and the lusts thereof, are defiling to men; and that they are sinful in God's account, and abominable in his sight; that they are loathsome to sensible sinners, and are to be repented of, and forsaken by them; and need the pardoning grace of God or otherwise will be brought into judgment. Sinful words, which, through the abundance of wickedness in the heart, come out of the mouth, have the same influence and effect: words are of a defiling nature; with these men pollute both themselves and others: the tongue, though a little member, defiles the whole body; and evil and corrupt communication proceeding out of the mouth, corrupts the best of manners, and renders men loathsome to God, and liable to his awful judgment. And this is the nature of all sinful actions; they are what God can take no pleasure in; they are disagreeable, to a sensible mind; they leave a stain, which can never be removed by any thing the creature can do; nothing short of the blood of Christ can cleanse from it; and inasmuch as they are frequently committed, there is need of continual application to it. These are now the things men should be concerned about, as of a defiling nature; and not about meats and drinks, and the manner of using them, whether with hands washed, or unwashed.
d Tzeror Hammor, fol. 142. 1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See also Mark 7:15-17.
And he called the multitude - In opposition to the doctrines of the Pharisees, the Saviour took occasion to show them that the great source of pollution was the heart. They supposed that external things chiefly defiled a man. On this all their doctrines about purification were founded. This opinion of the Jews it was of great importance to correct. The Saviour took occasion, therefore, to direct the people to the true source of defilement - their own hearts. He particularly directed them to it as of importance - âHear and understand.â
Matthew 15:11
Not that which goeth into the mouth ... - The disciples were charged with being sinners for transgressing the tradition of the elders in eating with unwashed hands.
Christ replies that what they should eat could not render them sinners. The man, the moral agent, the soul, could not be polluted by anything that was eaten. What proceeds from the man himself, from his heart, would defile him.
Defileth - Pollutes, corrupts, or renders sinful.
Matthew 15:12
The Pharisees were offended - They were so zealous of their traditions that they could not endure that their absurdities should be exposed.
Matthew 15:13
Every plant ... - Religious doctrine is not inaptly compared to a plant. See 1 Corinthians 3:6-8. It is planted in the mind for the purpose of producing fruit in the life, or right conduct. Jesus here says that all those doctrines of which his Father was not the author must be rooted up or corrected. The false doctrines of the Pharisees, therefore, must be attacked, and it was no wonder if they were indignant. It could not be helped. It was his duty to attack them. He was not surprised that they were enraged; but, notwithstanding their opposition, their doctrine should be destroyed.
Matthew 15:14
Let them alone - That is, do not be troubled at their rage.
Be not anxious about it. This result is to be expected. They are greatly attached to their traditions, and you are not to wonder that they are indignant. They lead, also, the blind. They have a vast influence over the multitude, and it is to be expected that they will be enraged at any doctrines that go to lessen their authority or influence. By commanding them âto let them alone,â Christ does not mean that they were to be suffered to remain in error without any attempt to refute or correct them, for this he was doing then; but he meant to charge his disciples not to mind them or to regard their opposition - it was to be expected.
If the blind lead the blind ... - This was a plain proposition. A blind man, attempting to conduct blind men, would fall into every ditch that was in the way. So with religious teachers. If these Pharisees, themselves ignorant and blind, should be suffered to lead the ignorant multitude, both would be destroyed. This was another reason for confuting their errors, or for rooting up the plants which God had not planted. He wished, by doing it, to save the deluded multitude.
God often suffers one man to lead many to ruin. A rich and profligate man, an infidel, a man of learning, a politician, or a teacher, is allowed to sweep multitudes to ruin. This is not unjust, for those who are led are not compelled to follow such people. They are free in choosing such leaders, and they are answerable for being led to ruin.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 15:11. Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth — This is an answer to the carping question of the Pharisees, mentioned Matthew 15:2, Why do thy disciples eat with unwashed hands? To which our Lord here replies, That what goes into the mouth defiles not the man; i.e. that if, in eating with unwashed hands, any particles of dust, c., cleaving to the hands, might happen to be taken into the mouth with the food, this did not defile, did not constitute a man a sinner for it is on this alone the question hinges: thy disciples eat with unwashed hands; therefore they are sinners; for they transgress the tradition of the elders, i.e. the oral law, which they considered equal in authority to the written law; and, indeed, often preferred the former to the latter, so as to make it of none effect, totally to destroy its nature and design, as we have often seen in the preceding notes.
That which cometh out of the mouth — That is, what springs from a corrupt unregenerate heart - a perverse will and impure passions- these defile, i.e. make him a sinner.
