Matthew 15:11-13

Easy-to-Read Version

¹¹It is not what people put in their mouth that makes them wrong.^[a] It is what comes out of their mouth that makes them wrong.”

¹²Then the followers came to Jesus and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees are upset about what you said?”

¹³Jesus answered, “Every plant that my Father in heaven has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.

Matthew 15:11 wrong Literally, “unclean” or “not pure,” meaning unacceptable to God. Also in verse 18.

Matthew 15:11-13

New International Version

¹¹What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them,^(A) but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”^(B)

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

¹³He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted^(C) will be pulled up by the roots.

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