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

What does Matthew 15:11 mean?
Matthew 15:11 (KJV) states, "Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and scribes who were criticizing his disciples for not…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Heart of Defilement: Understanding True Purity
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus delivers a profound teaching in Matthew 15:11, where He states, "Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man." This verse serves as a powerful reminder that true defilement and…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart burdened by the weight of words. In Matthew 15:11, Your Word reminds us, “Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.” Lord, I am grateful for this profound…
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