Mark 7:20
The Scripture
(20) And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Mark 7 Jesus delivers a discourse on the law and the prophets, confronting the Pharisees with questions about their hypocrisy. He declares that what is inside the heart is what truly matters, not mere outward words. The chapter ends with a warning that religious practice without true repentance is meaningless.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 7:15Psalms 41:6Hebrews 7:6Micah 2:1Matthew 12:34Matthew 12:35Matthew 12:36Matthew 12:37James 1:14James 1:15James 3:6James 4:1
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