Matthew 15:19
For from the heart proceed evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, and slander.
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In Context
20These are the things that defile a person. But to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a person.”
Cross References
Genesis 6:5Yahweh saw that the wickedness of mankind was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil continually.
Psalms 119:113I hate those who have a double mind, 1 but I love your law. 1
Proverbs 6:14He plots evil with deceit in his heart; 1 he always stirs up discord. 1
Proverbs 24:9A foolish plan is sin 1 and men despise a mocker. 1
Isaiah 59:7Their feet run to evil, and they run to pour out innocent blood. 1 Their thoughts are thoughts of sin; violence and destruction are their roads. 1
Jeremiah 17:9The heart is more deceitful than anything else. It is sick; who can understand it? 1
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 →