"There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those …" — Mark 7:14

Mark 7:14 · KJV

“There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.”

— Mark 7:14

Verse 13

And when he had called all the people {unto him}, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one {of you}, and understand:

Verse 15

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

Mark 7 — Context

Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

And when he had called all the people {unto him}, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one {of you}, and understand:

There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

Cross References

Matthew 15:10

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

Proverbs 8:5

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

Acts 8:30

And Philip ran thither to {him}, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

Isaiah 6:9

And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. {indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc}

Luke 12:54-57

And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

1 Kings 18:21

And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD {be} God, follow him: but if Baal, {then} follow him. And the people answered him not a word. {opinions: or, thoughts}

Psalms 94:8

Understand, ye brutish among the people: and {ye} fools, when will ye be wise?

1 Kings 22:28

And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.