¹⁹ For out of the heart come ^(A)evil thoughts, ^(B)murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, ^(C)slander. ^20 (D)These are what defile a person. But ^(E)to eat with unwashed hands does not defile anyone.”

²⁰ And he said, ^(A)“What comes out of a person is what defiles him. ²¹ For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, ^(B)murder, adultery, ²² coveting, wickedness, deceit, ^(C)sensuality, ^(D)envy, ^(E)slander, ^(F)pride, ^(G)foolishness. ^23 (H)All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.”

¹¹ If you then, ^(A)who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will ^(B)your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!