Matthew 15:11

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 15:11

BSB
A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it."
AKJV
Not that which goes into the mouth defiles a man; but that which comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.
CPDV
A man is not defiled by what enters into the mouth, but by what proceeds from the mouth. This is what defiles a man."
ERV
Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.
NHEB
That which enters into the mouth does not defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
SMT
Not that coming into the mouth pollutes the man; but that going forth out of the mouth, this pollutes the man.

Commentary for Matthew 15:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 15:11
Summary
Speech reflects character, not dietary practice
Event
Teaching spiritual principle
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching