Mark 7:18 bbe — 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 a…

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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 7:18, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 7 — Context

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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,

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Because it goes not into the heart but into the stomach, and goes out with the waste? He said this, making all food clean.

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And he said, That which comes out of the man, that makes the man unclean.

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Because from inside, from the heart of men, come evil thoughts and unclean pleasures,

Mark 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:18 say?
Mark 7:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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,”
Where is Mark 7:18 in the Bible?
Mark 7:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 18.
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 7:18.
What translation should I read Mark 7:18 in?
Mark 7:18 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 7:18?
Mark 7:18 reads (BBE): “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,” 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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