Mark 7:20
“And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.”
Mark 7:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But he said that the things which come out from a man, they defile a man.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he said, That which proceedeth out of the man, that defileth the man.
- DARBYDarby
- And he said, That which goes forth out of the man, that defiles the man.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He said, That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he said ; 'That which is coming out from the man, that doth defile the man;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He went on to say, "What comes out of a person is what defiles them.
Context: Mark 7
18And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;
19Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
20And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
21For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
About Mark 7: Feeding the Five Thousand
Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.
Commentary
Mark 7 is a chapter that focuses on the teachings of Jesus and the reactions of the religious leaders of the time. In this chapter, Jesus is teaching about the importance of purity of heart and the need to focus on the spiritual aspects of life rather than the physical. He is also teaching about the importance of honoring God's laws and not following the traditions of men.