Mark 7:21 nasb — "For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,

NASB

""For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,"

— Mark 7:21, NASB

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Mark 7 — Context

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And He *said to them, "Are you so lacking in understanding also? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile him,

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because it does not go into his heart, but into his stomach, and is eliminated?" (Thus He declared all foods clean.)

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And He was saying, "That which proceeds out of the man, that is what defiles the man.

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"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,

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deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness.

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"All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man."

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Jesus got up and went away from there to the region of Tyre. And when He had entered a house, He wanted no one to know of it; yet He could not escape notice.

Mark 7:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:21 say?
Mark 7:21 in the NASB reads: “"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,”
Where is Mark 7:21 in the Bible?
Mark 7:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 21.
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 7:21.
What translation should I read Mark 7:21 in?
Mark 7:21 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 7:21?
Mark 7:21 reads (NASB): “"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,” 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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