Matthew 15:12

Then Jesus' disciples came to him and said, “You do realize that the Pharisees were offended by what you said.”

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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

11it's not what goes into you through your mouth that defiles you. It's what comes out of your mouth that defiles you.”

13“Every plant my heavenly Father didn't plant will be uprooted,” Jesus replied.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:27But to avoid giving offense to anyone, go to the lake, and throw out a fishing line with a hook. Pull in the first fish you catch, and when you open its mouth there you'll find a stater coin. Take the coin and give it to them for both me and you.”

2 Corinthians 6:3We don't put anything in anyone's way that would trip them up, making sure the work we do won't be criticized.

James 3:17However, wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, and it also brings peace. It is kind and open to reason. It is full of mercy and produces good things. It is genuine and not hypocritical.

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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