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Matthew 15:11 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

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

Matthew 15:11

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9 And they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’”

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

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

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

13 But he answered, “Every plant which my heavenly Father didn’t plant will be uprooted.

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Matthew 15:1

"Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying,"

Matthew 15:2

"“Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat bread.”"

Matthew 15:3

"He answered them, “Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?"

Matthew 15:4

"For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’"

Matthew 15:5

"But you say, ‘Whoever may tell his father or his mother, “Whatever help you might otherwise have gotten from me is a gift devoted to God,”"

Matthew 15:6

"he shall not honor his father or mother.’ You have made the commandment of God void because of your tradition."

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