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Mark 7:20

β€œHe said, "That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man.”

Verse in context β€” Mark 7

18

He said to them, "Are you thus without understanding also? Don't you perceive that whatever goes into the man from outside can't defile him,

19

because it doesn't go into his heart, but into his stomach, then into the latrine, thus purifying all foods?

20

He said, "That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man.

21

For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts,

22

covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.

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