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Matthew 15:11-13
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 15:11-13
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
11 The thing entering into the mouth does not defile[a] the person. But the thing proceeding out of the mouth— this defiles the person”.
The Pharisees Focus On What Goes Into The Body Versus What Comes From The Heart
12 Then having come to Him, the disciples say to Him, “Do You know that the Pharisees, having heard Your statement, took-offense[b]? 13 But the One, having responded, said, “Every plant which My heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted.
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- Matthew 15:11 Or, make unclean or impure. It is disobedience to God’s Law that defiles. Their rules about ritual defilement are not part of God’s Law.
- Matthew 15:12 Or, were caused to fall, were offended. This is because v 3-11 are a direct attack on the Pharisees as teachers, and on their traditions.
Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT) 
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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