Matthew 15:18
But the things that come out from the mouth proceed from the heart, and it is these that defile a man;
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
In Context
19for out of the heart proceed evil thoughts — murder, adultery, unchastity, theft, perjury, slander.
Cross References
Matthew 15:11It is not what enters a man’s mouth that ‘defiles’ him, but what comes out from his mouth — that does defile him!”
James 3:6And the tongue is like a spark. Among the members of our body it proves itself a very world of mischief; it contaminates the whole body; it sets the wheels of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by the flames of the Pit.
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 →