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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/7.htm">New International Version</a> For it is from within, out of a person&#8217s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, <a href="/nlt/mark/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, <a href="/esv/mark/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, <a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, <a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For from within the heart of men go forth evil thoughts, sexual immorality, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/kjv/mark/7.htm">King James Bible</a> For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, <a href="/nkjv/mark/7.htm">New King James Version</a> For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, <a href="/nasb_/mark/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For from within, out of the hearts of people, come the evil thoughts, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, acts of adultery, <a href="/nasb/mark/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/nasb77/mark/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/lsb/mark/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/amp/mark/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For from within, [that is] out the heart of men, come base and malevolent thoughts and schemes, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/csb/mark/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For from within, out of people’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders, <a href="/hcsb/mark/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For from within, out of people&#8217s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders, <a href="/asv/mark/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/cev/mark/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Out of your heart come evil thoughts, vulgar deeds, stealing, murder, <a href="/erv/mark/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/gwt/mark/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Evil thoughts, sexual sins, stealing, murder, <a href="/gnt/mark/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> For from the inside, from your heart, come the evil ideas which lead you to do immoral things, to rob, kill, <a href="/isv/mark/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> because it's from within, from the human heart, that evil thoughts come, as well as sexual immorality, stealing, murder, <a href="/msb/mark/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, adultery, sexual immorality, murder, theft, <a href="/net/mark/7.htm">NET Bible</a> For from within, out of the human heart, come evil ideas, sexual immorality, theft, murder, <a href="/nheb/mark/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For from within, out of a person's heart, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts, <a href="/wbt/mark/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, <a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For from within, out of men's hearts, their evil purposes proceed--fornication, theft, murder, adultery, <a href="/web/mark/7.htm">World English Bible</a> For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for from within, out of the heart of men, the evil reasonings come forth, adulteries, whoredoms, murders, <a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For from within the heart of men go forth evil thoughts, sexual immorality, thefts, murders, adulteries, <a href="/ylt/mark/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for from within, out of the heart of men, the evil reasonings do come forth, adulteries, whoredoms, murders, <a href="/slt/mark/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For within, out of the heart of men, go forth evil reflections, adulteries, fornications, murders,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For from within out of the heart of men proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, <a href="/cpdv/mark/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For from within, from the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, <a href="/nabre/mark/7.htm">New American Bible</a> From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, <a href="/nrsvce/mark/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For from within, from the heart of men go out evil thoughts, such as fornication, adultery, theft, murder, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For from within the heart of the children of men proceed evil ideas, adultery, fornication, theft, murder.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the purposes which are evil: adulteries, lewd actions, murders, <a href="/godbey/mark/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil reasonings, adulteries, fornications, murders,<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For from within out of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings, adulteries, whoredoms, murders, <a href="/mace/mark/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for from within, from the heart of man proceed wicked designs, adulteries, fornications, murders; thefts, <a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For from within, out of men's hearts, their evil purposes proceed--fornication, theft, murder, adultery, <a href="/worrell/mark/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for out of the heart of men proceed evil thoughts,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/7-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2219" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">What Defiles a Man</a> …20He continued: “What comes out of a man, that is what defiles him. 21<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2081.htm" title="2081: esōthen (Adv) -- From eso; from inside; also used as equivalent to eso.">within</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of men</a> <a href="/greek/1607.htm" title="1607: ekporeuontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project.">come</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakoi (Adj-NMP) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">evil</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1261.htm" title="1261: dialogismoi (N-NMP) -- From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate.">thoughts,</a> <a href="/greek/4202.htm" title="4202: porneiai (N-NFP) -- Fornication, whoredom; met: idolatry. From porneuo; harlotry; figuratively, idolatry.">sexual immorality,</a> <a href="/greek/2829.htm" title="2829: klopai (N-NFP) -- Thieving, theft. From klepto; stealing.">theft,</a> <a href="/greek/5408.htm" title="5408: phonoi (N-NMP) -- Murder, slaughter, killing. From an obsolete primary pheno; murder.">murder,</a> <a href="/greek/3430.htm" title="3430: moicheiai (N-NFP) -- Adultery. From moicheuo; adultery.">adultery,</a> 22greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a> For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a> The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? <a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a> Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Romans 1:29-31</a> They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. / They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a> But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a> There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... <a href="/romans/3-10.htm">Romans 3:10-18</a> As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” ... <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. <a href="/psalms/51-5.htm">Psalm 51:5</a> Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7-8</a> Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. / The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. <a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-35</a> You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Romans 7:18-23</a> I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. / For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. / And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. ... <a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm">Ephesians 4:17-19</a> So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. / They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. / Having lost all sense of shame, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a craving for more.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,out.<a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a> And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.<a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a> And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.<a href="/job/14-4.htm">Job 14:4</a> Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.evil.<a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">Proverbs 15:25</a> The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.<a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a> Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths.<a href="/ezekiel/38-10.htm">Ezekiel 38:10</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Adulteries</a> <a href="/matthew/19-18.htm">Adultery</a> <a href="/mark/7-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Fornication</a> <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Fornications</a> <a href="/mark/7-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/mark/7-6.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Immorality</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Murders</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-8.htm">Pleasures</a> <a href="/mark/7-15.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-4.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/job/32-11.htm">Reasonings</a> <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Sexual</a> <a href="/mark/4-12.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Theft</a> <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Thefts</a> <a href="/mark/2-8.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/mark/7-20.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/nahum/3-4.htm">Whoredoms</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/14-8.htm">Adulteries</a> <a href="/mark/10-11.htm">Adultery</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/8-41.htm">Fornication</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-2.htm">Fornications</a> <a href="/mark/7-23.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/8-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/mark/8-17.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/john/8-41.htm">Immorality</a> <a href="/mark/7-23.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Murders</a> <a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Pleasures</a> <a href="/mark/7-23.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Reasonings</a> <a href="/john/8-41.htm">Sexual</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Theft</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Thefts</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/mark/7-23.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/revelation/9-21.htm">Whoredoms</a> <a href="/mark/7-23.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 7</div>1. <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.</a> 8. <a href="/mark/7-8.htm">They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Food defiles not the man.</a> 24. <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;</a> 31. <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For from within the hearts of men This phrase emphasizes the internal origin of sin, highlighting the biblical teaching that sin is not merely a result of external influences but stems from the human heart. In biblical anthropology, the heart is the center of human will and emotion. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a> states, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" This aligns with the doctrine of original sin, suggesting that humanity's fallen nature is inherent.come evil thoughts Evil thoughts are the precursor to sinful actions, illustrating the biblical principle that sin begins in the mind. <a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a> explains how desire leads to sin, which then leads to death. This phrase underscores the need for mental renewal, as Paul writes in <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>, urging believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.sexual immorality The term encompasses a range of illicit sexual behaviors, including fornication, adultery, and other acts outside the biblical covenant of marriage. In the Greco-Roman world, sexual immorality was prevalent, and the early church faced challenges in maintaining sexual purity. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18-20</a> calls believers to flee from sexual immorality, emphasizing the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.theft Theft violates the commandment "You shall not steal" (<a href="/exodus/20-15.htm">Exodus 20:15</a>) and reflects a lack of trust in God's provision. In the ancient world, theft was a serious offense, often punished severely. The New Testament encourages believers to work honestly and share with those in need (<a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a>).murder Murder is the unlawful taking of a life, condemned in the Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-13.htm">Exodus 20:13</a>). Jesus expands on this in <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Matthew 5:21-22</a>, equating anger with murder in the heart. This highlights the gravity of internal sin and the need for reconciliation and forgiveness.adultery Adultery is a breach of the marital covenant, condemned in the Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a>). It symbolizes unfaithfulness not only in marriage but also in one's relationship with God. The prophets often used adultery as a metaphor for Israel's unfaithfulness to God (e.g., Hosea). Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">Matthew 5:27-28</a> extends the definition to include lustful thoughts, emphasizing purity of heart.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and the crowd, teaching about the true source of defilement. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_scribes.htm">Pharisees and Scribes</a> Religious leaders who were questioning Jesus about His disciples not following traditional ceremonial washing. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The general audience present during Jesus' teaching, representing the broader public who were often caught between the teachings of Jesus and the Pharisees. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were learning from His teachings and observing His interactions with the religious leaders. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heart.htm">Heart (Greek: ??????, kardia)</a> In the biblical context, the heart is seen as the center of human thought, emotion, and will, not just the physical organ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_sin.htm">The Source of Sin</a> Sin originates from within the human heart, not from external factors. This challenges us to examine our inner thoughts and desires. <a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_heart.htm">The Deceptive Heart</a> Recognize the deceitfulness of the heart and the need for God's truth to illuminate and transform our inner being. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_a_new_heart.htm">The Need for a New Heart</a> Emphasize the necessity of spiritual rebirth and transformation through Christ, who offers a new heart and spirit. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a> Encourage believers to guard their hearts diligently, as it is the wellspring of life, influencing actions and behaviors. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_renewal.htm">Repentance and Renewal</a> Highlight the importance of repentance and seeking God's forgiveness and renewal to cleanse the heart from evil thoughts and desires.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 7</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_cruelty.htm">What does the Bible say about human cruelty?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_overcoming_sin.htm">What does the Bible say about overcoming sin?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'your_father'.htm">Why are there so many mass shootings?</a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_jesus_condemn_homosexuality.htm">If homosexuality is a sin, why doesn’t Jesus explicitly condemn it?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/7-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. within ἔσωθεν (esōthen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2081.htm">Strong's 2081: </a> From eso; from inside; also used as equivalent to eso. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hearts καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. of men ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. come ἐκπορεύονται (ekporeuontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1607.htm">Strong's 1607: </a> From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project. evil κακοὶ (kakoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. thoughts, διαλογισμοὶ (dialogismoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1261.htm">Strong's 1261: </a> From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate. sexual immorality, πορνεῖαι (porneiai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4202.htm">Strong's 4202: </a> Fornication, whoredom; met: idolatry. From porneuo; harlotry; figuratively, idolatry. theft, κλοπαί (klopai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2829.htm">Strong's 2829: </a> Thieving, theft. From klepto; stealing. murder, φόνοι (phonoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5408.htm">Strong's 5408: </a> Murder, slaughter, killing. From an obsolete primary pheno; murder. adultery, μοιχεῖαι (moicheiai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3430.htm">Strong's 3430: </a> Adultery. 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