Mark 7:20

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

"It is what comes out from a man," he added, "that defiles him,

Cross References

Matthew 15:18

But the things that come out from the mouth proceed from the heart, and it is these that defile a man;

Matthew 4:4

But Jesus answered: "Scripture says--'It is not on bread alone that man is to live, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

Mark 7:15

There is nothing external to a man, which by going into him can 'defile' him; but the things that come out from a man are the things that defile him."

Mark 7:21

For it is from within, out of the hearts of men, that there come evil thoughts--unchastity, theft, murder, adultery,

Mark 7:23

All these wicked things come from within, and do defile a man."

Hebrews 7:6

But Melchizedek, although not of this lineage, received tithes from Abraham, and gave his blessing to the very man who had God's promises.

James 3:6

And 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.

James 4:1

What is the cause of the fighting and quarreling that goes on among you? Is not it to be found in the desires which are always at war within you?