Matthew 15:17
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 15
“Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?”Matthew 15:17
What Does Matthew 15:17 Mean?
Matthew 15:17 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Matthew 15:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 7:19“Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?”1 Corinthians 6:13“Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.”Luke 6:45“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”Matthew 7:19“Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.”2 Kings 10:27“And they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day.”Matthew 13:51“Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.”Mark 8:17“And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?”Colossians 2:21“(Touch not; taste not; handle not;”James 3:6“And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”
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