Devine Scripture

Matthew 15:11

Matthew chapter 15 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.

Context

v.10And he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

v.11This passage

v.12Then came the disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, when they heard this saying?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 3:13

    Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips:

  • Psalms 58:3

    The wicked are estranged from the womb: They go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies.

  • Acts 11:8

    But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth.

  • 1 Timothy 4:4

    For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:

  • Romans 14:20

    Overthrow not for meat’s sake the work of God. All things indeed are clean; howbeit it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

  • Matthew 15:18

    But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man.