Matthew 15:19

New Living Translation

For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

The Lord observed the extent of human wickedness on the earth, and he saw that everything they thought or imagined was consistently and totally evil.

Genesis 8:21

And the Lord was pleased with the aroma of the sacrifice and said to himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of the human race, even though everything they think or imagine is bent toward evil from childhood. I will never again destroy all living things.

Psalm 119:113

I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.

Proverbs 22:15

A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Proverbs 24:9

The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker.

Proverbs 4:23

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

Proverbs 6:14

Their perverted hearts plot evil, and they constantly stir up trouble.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.

Isaiah 59:7

Their feet run to do evil, and they rush to commit murder. They think only about sinning. Misery and destruction always follow them.

Jeremiah 17:9

“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?

Jeremiah 4:14

O Jerusalem, cleanse your heart that you may be saved. How long will you harbor your evil thoughts?

Numbers 22:29

“You have made me look like a fool!” Balaam shouted. “If I had a sword with me, I would kill you!”

Matthew 15:20

These are what defile you. Eating with unwashed hands will never defile you.”

Matthew 5:28

But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 9:4

Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts?

Acts 8:22

Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive your evil thoughts,

Romans 7:18

And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t.