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Matthew 15:11-20

11 What goes into a man’s mouth does not make him ‘unclean,’ but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him ‘unclean.’”

12 Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

13 He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.

14 Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

15 Peter said, “Explain the parable to us.”

16 “Are you still so dull?” Jesus asked them.

17 “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body?

18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ‘unclean.’

19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

20 These are what make a man ‘unclean’; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him ‘unclean.’”

Cross References for Matthew 15:11-20

Colossians 2:16 - Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious f... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:16 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:16

Romans 14:20 - Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a m... Click to read the verse Romans 14:20 Click to read the verse Romans 14:20

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:17 Click to read the verse Romans 14:17

Romans 14:14 - As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that no food is unclean in itself. But if... Click to read the verse Romans 14:14 Click to read the verse Romans 14:14

Psalms 12:2 - Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2

Isaiah 37:23 - Who is it you have insulted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 37:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 37:23

Isaiah 59:13-15 - rebellion and treachery against the Lord, turning our backs on our God, fomenting oppression an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:13-15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:13-15

Titus 1:15 - To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is... Click to read the verse Titus 1:15 Click to read the verse Titus 1:15

Leviticus 11:2 - “Say to the Israelites: ‘Of all the animals that live on land, these are the ones you may eat: Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:2 Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:2

Hebrews 13:9 - Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be stren... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9

Leviticus 11:8 - You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:8 Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:8

Mark 7:15 - Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of... Click to read the verse Mark 7:15 Click to read the verse Mark 7:15

Matthew 15:18-20 - But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ‘unclean.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 15:18-20 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:18-20

2 Peter 2:18 - For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18

1 Timothy 4:4-5 - For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanks... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:4-5

Acts 10:14-15 - “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” Click to read the verse Acts 10:14-15 Click to read the verse Acts 10:14-15

Acts 11:8-9 - “I replied, ‘Surely not, Lord! Nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Click to read the verse Acts 11:8-9 Click to read the verse Acts 11:8-9

Jeremiah 9:3-6 - “They make ready their tongue like a bow, to shoot lies; it is not by truth that they triumph i... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:3-6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:3-6

Matthew 12:34-37 - You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:34-37 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:34-37

James 3:5-8 - Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a gre... Click to read the verse James 3:5-8 Click to read the verse James 3:5-8

Psalms 52:2-4 - Your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor, you who practice deceit. Click to read the verse Psalms 52:2-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 52:2-4

Psalms 10:7 - His mouth is full of curses and lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:7

Romans 3:13-14 - “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The poison of vipers is on the... Click to read the verse Romans 3:13-14 Click to read the verse Romans 3:13-14

Isaiah 59:3-5 - For your hands are stained with blood, your fingers with guilt. Your lips have spoken lies, and... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:3-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:3-5

Acts 10:15 - The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Click to read the verse Acts 10:15 Click to read the verse Acts 10:15

Matthew 15:18 - But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ‘unclean.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 15:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:18

Psalms 58:3-4 - Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward and speak lies. Click to read the verse Psalms 58:3-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:3-4

Luke 11:38-41 - But the Pharisee, noticing that Jesus did not first wash before the meal, was surprised. Click to read the verse Luke 11:38-41 Click to read the verse Luke 11:38-41