Mark 7:19

because it entereth not into his heart, but into the stomach; and goeth out into the drain, which cleanseth all kinds of food.

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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 saith to them, Are ye too so without discernment? Do ye not understand that whatever thing from without entereth into a man, cannot defile him?

20And he said, That which cometh out of a man, that defileth a man.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:17Do ye not understand, that whatever entereth the mouth goeth into the stomach, and is cast out into the drain?

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

Romans 14:1Him that is weak in his faith receive with kindness, and not to pass judgment on his thoughts.

Colossians 2:16Let no one then call you to account about food or drink, or a feast-day, or a new moon, or sabbaths;

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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