Mark 7:19

Because it enters not into his heart, but into the belly, and goes out into the drain, cleansing all food.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?

In Context

18And he says to them: Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatever from without enters into the man can not defile him?

20And he said: That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:17Do ye not yet understand, that whatever enters into the mouth goes into the belly, and is cast out into the drain?

Acts 10:15And a voice came to him again, the second time: What God cleansed, call not thou common.

Romans 14:1HIM that is weak in faith receive; not for the decision of disputes.

Colossians 2:16Let not any one therefore judge you in food, or in drink, or in respect of a feast-day, or of a new-moon, or of a sabbath;

Matthew Henry on Mark 7:2-24

The Traditions of the Elders; The Worst Defilement from Within. 1 Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. 2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they… Read the whole commentary →

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