"Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man." — Matthew 15:11

Matthew 15:11 · KJV

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

— Matthew 15:11

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

Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

Matthew 15 — Context

But in vain they do worship me, teaching {for} doctrines the commandments of men.

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

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

Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

Cross References

Mark 7:15

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

Matthew 15:18-20

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

James 3:5-8

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! {a matter: or, wood}

1 Timothy 4:4-5

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

Matthew 12:34-37

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Acts 10:14-15

But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Psalms 12:2

They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: {with} flattering lips {and} with a double heart do they speak. {a double...: Heb. an heart and an heart}