All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
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Verse 23 is found in chapter 7 of Mark. The discussion about religious traditions shifts attention from external contamination to the human heart. Jesus does not eliminate the importance of holiness, but identifies its root in the thoughts and desires that come from within.
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Compare Mark 7:23 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Alle diese bösen Stücke gehen von innen heraus und machen den Menschen gemein.
Todas estas maldades de dentro salen, y contaminan al hombre.
Toutes ces choses mauvaises sortent du dedans, et souillent l'homme.
Tutte queste cose malvagie escon di dentro l’uomo, e lo contaminano
Todos estes males procedem de dentro e contaminam o homem.
這一切的惡都是從裏面出來,且能玷污人。」
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