Matthew 15:20

These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 15:20

BSB
These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him."
AKJV
These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashed hands defiles not a man.
CPDV
These are the things that defile a man. But to eat without washing hands does not defile a man."
ERV
these are the things which defile the man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not the man.
NHEB
These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile the man."
SMT
These are the things polluting a man: but to eat with unwashed hands pollutes not a man.

Commentary for Matthew 15:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 15:20
Summary
Moral corruption, not hygiene, causes spiritual defilement
Event
Final clarification on purity
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching