Matthew 15:11 KJV

Matthew · chapter 15 · verse 11 · King James Version

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 · King James Version

Matthew 15:11 in context

9But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

10And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

11Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

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

13But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

defilethkoinoōto make common, to make unclean, render unhallowed, defile, profane, to declare or count…G2840 →
comethekporeuomaito go forth, go out, depart, metaph., to come forth, to issue, to proceed, of feelings…G1607 →
goetheiserchomaito go out or come in to enter, of men or animals, as into a house or a city, of Satan…G1525 →
mouthstomathe mouth, as part of the body of man, of animals, of fish, etc., since thoughts of a man…G4750 →