World English Bible

Matthew 15:11

“That which enters into the mouth doesn't defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

Verse in context — Matthew 15

And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.

He summoned the multitude, and said to them, "Hear, and understand.

That which enters into the mouth doesn't defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.

Then the disciples came, and said to him, "Do you know that the Pharisees were offended, when they heard this saying?

But he answered, "Every plant which my heavenly Father didn't plant will be uprooted.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.