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Mark 7:21-22 Jesus Teaches About True Defilement

21 For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,

22 greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.

Cross References for Mark 7:21-22

James 1:14-15 - but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Click to read the verse James 1:14-15 Click to read the verse James 1:14-15

Job 25:4 - How then can a man be righteous before God? How can one born of woman be pure? Click to read the verse Job 25:4 Click to read the verse Job 25:4

Job 14:4 - Who can bring what is pure from the impure? No one! Click to read the verse Job 14:4 Click to read the verse Job 14:4

Job 15:14-16 - “What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be righteous? Click to read the verse Job 15:14-16 Click to read the verse Job 15:14-16

Genesis 6:5 - The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of ... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:5

Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:9

Matthew 15:19 - For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false test... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:19

Genesis 8:21 - The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: “Never again will I curse the ground... Click to read the verse Genesis 8:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 8:21

Titus 3:3 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions an... Click to read the verse Titus 3:3 Click to read the verse Titus 3:3

Jeremiah 4:14 - O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14

Romans 8:7-8 - the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Click to read the verse Romans 8:7-8 Click to read the verse Romans 8:7-8

Matthew 3:9 - And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that ou... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9

Mark 2:8 - Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and... Click to read the verse Mark 2:8 Click to read the verse Mark 2:8

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Proverbs 15:25 - The Lord tears down the proud man’s house but he keeps the widow’s boundaries intact. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:25

Hebrews 12:16 - See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his in... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:16

1 Peter 4:2-3 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2-3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2-3

Galatians 5:19-21 - The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; Click to read the verse Galatians 5:19-21 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:19-21

Romans 7:8 - But sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, produced in me every kind of cove... Click to read the verse Romans 7:8 Click to read the verse Romans 7:8

Psalms 10:4 - In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4

Psalms 14:1 - Psalm 14 For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Th... Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1

Matthew 9:4 - Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? Click to read the verse Matthew 9:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:4

Proverbs 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:23

Acts 5:4 - Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your dis... Click to read the verse Acts 5:4 Click to read the verse Acts 5:4

Matthew 24:48 - But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48

Matthew 23:25-28 - “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cu... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:25-28 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:25-28

1 Peter 4:2 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2

Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:7

Ezekiel 38:10 - “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: On that day thoughts will come into your mind and you w... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:10

Isaiah 59:7 - Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are evil though... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:7

Jeremiah 16:12 - But you have behaved more wickedly than your fathers. See how each of you is following the stub... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:12

Luke 7:39 - When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet... Click to read the verse Luke 7:39 Click to read the verse Luke 7:39

Matthew 9:3 - At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!” Click to read the verse Matthew 9:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:3

Psalms 14:3 - All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not ev... Click to read the verse Psalms 14:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 14:3

Psalms 119:113 - ס Samekh I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:113 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:113

Acts 8:22 - Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a t... Click to read the verse Acts 8:22 Click to read the verse Acts 8:22

Psalms 53:3 - Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not... Click to read the verse Psalms 53:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 53:3

Psalms 58:2-3 - No, in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth. Click to read the verse Psalms 58:2-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:2-3

Psalms 53:1 - Psalm 53 For the director of music. According to mahalath. A maskil of David. The fool says in ... Click to read the verse Psalms 53:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 53:1

Proverbs 27:19 - As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:19

James 4:1-3 - Submit Yourselves to God What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your d... Click to read the verse James 4:1-3 Click to read the verse James 4:1-3

James 2:4 - have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Click to read the verse James 2:4 Click to read the verse James 2:4

Romans 7:5 - For when we were controlled by the sinful nature, the sinful passions aroused by the law were a... Click to read the verse Romans 7:5 Click to read the verse Romans 7:5