Matthew 15:18
But what comes out through the mouth comes from the mind, and that's what defiles you.
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In The King James Version
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
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Cross References
Psalms 36:3Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.
Proverbs 10:32Good people know the right thing to say, but the wicked always lie.
Proverbs 15:28Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.
Matthew 15:11it's not what goes into you through your mouth that defiles you. It's what comes out of your mouth that defiles you.”
James 3:6And the tongue is a fire! The tongue is a world of evil among the parts of the body. It disgraces all you are as a person, and can burn down the whole of your life, since it is set on fire by Gehenna.
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 →