Mark 7:15 bbe — There is nothing outside the man which, going into him, is able to make him unclean: but the things which come out of t…

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"There is nothing outside the man which, going into him, is able to make him unclean: but the things which come out of the man are those which make the man unclean."

— Mark 7:15, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 7 — Context

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You no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother;

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Making the word of God of no effect by your rule, which you have given: and a number of other such things you do.

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And turning to the people again, he said to them, Give ear to me all of you, and let my words be clear to you:

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There is nothing outside the man which, going into him, is able to make him unclean: but the things which come out of the man are those which make the man unclean.

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And when he had gone into the house away from all the people, his disciples put questions to him about the saying.

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And he said to them, Have even you so little wisdom? Do you not see that whatever goes into a man from outside is not able to make him unclean,

Mark 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:15 say?
Mark 7:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There is nothing outside the man which, going into him, is able to make him unclean: but the things which come out of the man are those which make the man unclean.”
Where is Mark 7:15 in the Bible?
Mark 7:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 15.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 7:15.
What translation should I read Mark 7:15 in?
Mark 7:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 7:15?
Mark 7:15 reads (BBE): “There is nothing outside the man which, going into him, is able to make him unclean: but the things which come out of the man are those which make the man unclean.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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