Mark 7:23 kjv — All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

King James Version

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

— Mark 7:23, King James Version

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Mark 7 — Context

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And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.

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

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Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:

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All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

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And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.

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For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:

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The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.

Mark 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:23 say?
Mark 7:23 in the King James Version reads: “All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”
Where is Mark 7:23 in the Bible?
Mark 7:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 23.
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 7:23.
What translation should I read Mark 7:23 in?
Mark 7:23 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 7:23?
Mark 7:23 reads (KJV): “All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.” 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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