Mark 7:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It doesn't go into your heart, but into your stomach, and then out of your body.” By saying this, Jesus meant that all foods were fit to eat.

Cross References

Matthew 15:17

Don't you know that the food you put into your mouth goes into your stomach and then out of your body?

Mark 7:18

He answered, “Don't you know what I am talking about by now? Surely you know that the food you put into your mouth cannot make you unclean.

Luke 11:41

If you would only give what you have to the poor, everything you do would please God.

Acts 10:15

The voice spoke to him again, “When God says that something can be used for food, don't say it isn't fit to eat.”

Acts 11:9

The voice from heaven spoke to me again, “When God says that something can be used for food, don't say it isn't fit to eat.”

1 Corinthians 6:13

You also say, “Food is meant for our bodies, and our bodies are meant for food.” But I tell you that God will destroy them both. We are not supposed to do indecent things with our bodies. We are to use them for the Lord who is in charge of our bodies.

Colossians 2:16

Don't let anyone tell you what you must eat or drink. Don't let them say that you must celebrate the New Moon festival, the Sabbath, or any other festival.