Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All these evils come from inside and defile a person.” New Living Translation All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.” English Standard Version All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Berean Standard Bible All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Berean Literal Bible All these evils go forth from within, and they defile the man." King James Bible All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. New King James Version All these evil things come from within and defile a man.” New American Standard Bible All these evil things come from within and defile the person.” NASB 1995 “All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man.” NASB 1977 “All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man.” Legacy Standard Bible All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man.” Amplified Bible All these evil things [schemes and desires] come from within and defile and dishonor the man.” Christian Standard Bible All these evil things come from within and defile a person.” Holman Christian Standard Bible All these evil things come from within and defile a person.” American Standard Version all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man. Contemporary English Version All of these come from your heart, and they are what make you unfit to worship God. English Revised Version all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man. GOD'S WORD® Translation All these evils come from within and make a person unclean." Good News Translation all these evil things come from inside you and make you unclean." International Standard Version All these things come from inside and make a person unclean." Majority Standard Bible All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.? NET Bible All these evils come from within and defile a person." New Heart English Bible All these evil things come from within, and defile the person." Webster's Bible Translation All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. Weymouth New Testament all these wicked things come out from within and make a man unclean." World English Bible All these evil things come from within and defile the man.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionall these evils come forth from within, and they defile the man.” Berean Literal Bible All these evils go forth from within, and they defile the man." Young's Literal Translation all these evils do come forth from within, and they defile the man.' Smith's Literal Translation All these evils go out from within, and pollute a man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll these evil things come from within, and defile a man. Catholic Public Domain Version All these evils procede from within and pollute a man.” New American Bible All these evils come from within and they defile.” New Revised Standard Version All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll these evils go out from within, and they defile the man. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “All these evils proceed from within and defile a man.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAll these evil things come forth from within, and defile the man. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament all these wicked things come from within, and render a person unclean. Mace New Testament all these vices come from within, and are what defile the man. Weymouth New Testament all these wicked things come out from within and make a man unclean." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context What Defiles a Man…22greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. 23All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” 24Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice.… Cross References Matthew 15:19-20 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. / These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. Matthew 12:34-35 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. Romans 7:18-20 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. / For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. / And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. Psalm 51:5 Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. 1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Ezekiel 36:26-27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. Romans 8:7-8 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. / Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... Treasury of Scripture All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. defile. Mark 7:15,18 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man… 1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. Jump to Previous Defile Evil Evils Forth Inside Proceed Unclean Wicked WithinJump to Next Defile Evil Evils Forth Inside Proceed Unclean Wicked WithinMark 7 1. The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.8. They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men. 14. Food defiles not the man. 24. He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit; 31. and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech. All these evils come from within This phrase emphasizes the internal origin of sin, contrasting with the Pharisaic focus on external rituals and purity laws. In the context of Mark 7, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees' criticism of His disciples for not following traditional handwashing rituals. By stating that evils come from within, Jesus highlights the heart's role in moral and spiritual defilement, aligning with Old Testament teachings such as Jeremiah 17:9, which describes the heart as deceitful. This internal focus is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes inner transformation over external compliance, as seen in passages like Ezekiel 36:26, where God promises a new heart and spirit. and these are what defile a man. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the true source of defilement, emphasizing the internal rather than external. 2. Pharisees and Scribes Religious leaders who often focused on external rituals and traditions, which Jesus challenges in this discourse. 3. Disciples Followers of Jesus who are learning from His teachings and witnessing His interactions with the religious leaders. 4. Crowd The general public who are present and listening to Jesus' teachings, representing the broader audience of His message. 5. Jerusalem While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the center of Jewish religious life and the location from which many Pharisees and scribes came to challenge Jesus. Teaching Points Understanding True DefilementJesus teaches that defilement is not about external rituals but the condition of the heart. Believers should focus on internal purity. Guarding the Heart Since evil comes from within, Christians are called to guard their hearts diligently, aligning with Proverbs 4:23. Repentance and Transformation Recognizing the internal source of sin should lead to genuine repentance and a reliance on the Holy Spirit for transformation. Rejecting Legalism Jesus challenges the legalistic focus on external rituals, encouraging believers to prioritize heart transformation over mere rule-following. Community Accountability Engaging in Christian community can help believers identify and address internal struggles, fostering spiritual growth. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Allπάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. these ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. evils πονηρὰ (ponēra) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. come ἐκπορεύεται (ekporeuetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1607: From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project. from within, ἔσωθεν (esōthen) Adverb Strong's 2081: From eso; from inside; also used as equivalent to eso. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [these are what] defile κοινοῖ (koinoi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2840: To make unclean, pollute, desecrate, mid: I regard (treat) as unclean. From koinos; to make profane. a τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. man.” ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Links Mark 7:23 NIVMark 7:23 NLT Mark 7:23 ESV Mark 7:23 NASB Mark 7:23 KJV Mark 7:23 BibleApps.com Mark 7:23 Biblia Paralela Mark 7:23 Chinese Bible Mark 7:23 French Bible Mark 7:23 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 7:23 All these evil things come from within (Mar Mk Mr) |
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