Matthew 15:18
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 15
“But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.”Matthew 15:18
What Does Matthew 15:18 Mean?
Matthew 15:18 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Matthew 15:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 5:19“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”Matthew 12:34“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”Matthew 15:11“Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.”James 1:14“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”Proverbs 15:28“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”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.”Isaiah 55:7“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”Titus 1:15“Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.”Proverbs 10:32“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.”Proverbs 15:2“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”Proverbs 6:12“A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.”Leviticus 18:24“Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you:”1 Samuel 24:13“As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.”Psalms 36:3“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.”Luke 19:22“And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:”Revelation 13:5“And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.”
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