Matthew 15:12

Then the disciples came and said to him, Did you see that the Pharisees were troubled when these words came to their ears?

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In The King James Version

Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

In Context

11Not that which goes into the mouth makes a man unclean, but that which comes out of the mouth.

13But he said in answer, Every plant which my Father in heaven has not put in the earth, will be taken up by the roots.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:27But, so that we may not be a cause of trouble to them, go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish which comes up; and in his mouth you will see a bit of money: take that, and give it to them for me and you.

2 Corinthians 6:3Giving no cause for trouble in anything, so that no one may be able to say anything against our work;

James 3:17But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 15:11-21

What Defileth a Man. 10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: 11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. 12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? 13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead… Read the whole commentary →

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