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Scrivener's Textus Receptus 1894
21 ἔσωθεν γάρ, ἐκ τῆς καρδίας τῶν ἀνθρώπων οἱ διαλογισμοὶ οἱ κακοὶ ἐκπορεύονται, μοιχεῖαι, πορνεῖαι, φόνοι, 22 κλοπαί πλεονεξίαι, πονηρίαι, δόλος, ἀσέλγεια, ὀφθαλμὸς πονηρός, βλασφημία, ὑπερηφανία, ἀφροσύνη 23 πάντα ταῦτα τὰ πονηρὰ ἔσωθεν ἐκπορεύεται, καὶ κοινοῖ τὸν ἄνθρωπον

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Mark 7:21-23     

21 "For-γὰρ (gar)-for) *from within-ἔσωθεν (esothen)-from within, inwardly, (by implication: inward man)), out of-ἐκ (ek)-out of, from out of, out from) the-τῆς (tes)-the) *heart-καρδίας (kardias)-the heart, (figuratively: the thoughts or feelings, of the will and character)) of-τῶν (ton)-of the) men-ἀνθρώπων (anthropon)-a human being, whether male or female), proceed-ἐκπορεύονται (ekporeuontai)-to go on out of, to go forth, go out) *evil-κακοὶ (kakoi)-evil, (i.e. bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked)) *thoughts-διαλογισμοὶ (dialogismoi)-reasoning, a thought, inward reasoning), adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts-κλοπαί (klopai)-a theft), covetousness-πλεονεξίαι (pleonexiai)-the wish to have more, (i.e. greedy desire to have more, covetousness, avarice)), wickedness-πονηρίαι (oneriai)-malignity, evil), deceit-δόλος (dolos)-bait, guile, craft, subtilty), lasciviousness, an evil-πονηρός (ponepos)-the evil, (in an ethical sense: evil, wicked, bad)) eye, blasphemy-βλασφημία (blasphemia)-injurious speaking, (i.e. evil speaking, railing)), pride-ὑπερηφανία (huperephania)-arrogance, haughtiness), foolishness-ἀφροσύνη (aphrosune)-senselessness, foolishness, folly): 23 All-πάντα (panta)-all) these-ταῦτα (tauta)-these) evil things-πονηρὰ (ponera)-evil, (i.e. the vices just enumerated)) come-ἐκπορεύεται (ekporeuetai)-to go forth, go out, depart, (figuratively, to come forth, to proceed)) from within-ἔσωθεν (esothen)-from within, ((inside):—inward(-ly), (from) within)), and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) *defile-κοινοῖ (koinoi)-to make common or unclean, pollute) the-τὸν (ton)-the) man-ἄνθρωπον (anthropon)-a man, a human being)."

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• *example of Greek word: ἔσωθεν (esothen)-from within click: Matthew 7:15 (inwardly)

• *example of Greek word: καρδίας (kardias)-heart click: Matthew 12:34

• *example of G2556: (κακοὶ (kakoi)-evil) click: 1 Peter 3:10 (κακοῦ (kakou)-evil)

• *example of Greek word: διαλογισμοὶ (dialogismoi)-thoughts click: Luke 24:38

• *example of Greek word: ἄνθρωπον (anthropon)-defile click: Matthew 15:11

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• proceed-ἐκπορεύονται: Verb, Present, Middle or Passive Deponent, Indicative,  3rd Person, Plural: For from within, out of the heart of men, ["ARE-OUT-GOING"//"are-going-out"] evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things 

• come-ἐκπορεύεται: Verb, Present, Middle or Passive Deponent, Indicative 3rd Person, Singular: ["ARE-OUT-GOING"//"are-going-out"] from within, and

• defile-κοινοῖ: Verb, Present, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular: ["is-contaminating"] the man.

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For-γὰρ (gar)-for) from within-ἔσωθεν (esothen)-from within, inwardly, (by implication: inward man)), out of-ἐκ (ek)-out of, from out of, out from) the-τῆς (tes)-the) heart-καρδίας (kardias)-the heart, (figuratively: the thoughts or feelings, of the will and character)) of-τῶν (ton)-of the) men-ἀνθρώπων (anthropon)-a human being, whether male or female),: 

    Our wicked thoughts and affections, words and actions, defile us. As a corrupt fountain sends forth corrupt [(e.g. muddy)] streams, so does a corrupt heart send forth corrupt reasonings, corrupt appetites and passions, and all the wicked words and actions that come from them.-(Matthew Henry). BH

    Fornication and adultery ... These words apply to every kind of traffic in sexual vice, whether of the married or the unmarried, whether of the homosexual or the heterosexual. Murders ... All violent deeds under this heading are proscribed; but, as is clear from the Sermon on the Mount, anger and insulting language against a fellow-mortal are equally blameworthy, being in fact murder, according to Jesus' own definition (Matthew 5:21 /22). Covetings ... This, like most of the other sins in this list, was forbidden in the Decalogue. In the New Testament, covetousness is not merely forbidden but classified as "idolatry" (Colossians 3:5). It must be supposed that this kind of idolatry motivates an inordinate amount of human behavior. How many are there whose sole passion in life would appear to be gaining and getting? Deceit ... This word comes from [@dolos] also translated "guile" and has reference to the cunning, craft, and ingenuity of deception. It is at the opposite pole from Christian sincerity. It was through this vice that the ancient Greeks introduced the Trojan horse into Troy and overwhelmed the city. Many a soul has been lost through the cunning deception of evil men as well as by yielding to the temptation to use such stratagems against others. Pride ... This is the principal characteristic of unregenerated man. It is the glorification of self. It is the first of seven deadly sins; and, when the Lord named seven things which are an abomination in his sight, a proud look headed the list (Proverbs 6:16). Foolishness ... As Barclay said, "This describes, not the man who is a brainless fool, but the man who, as we say, is playing the fool."[10] The foolishness meant here is the kind of living that is not guided by moral principle nor related to any sacred standards.-(Coffman Commentaries). SL

    come forth from the heart: are first conceived and formed there, and then come forth from thence, and are expressed by the mouth; as all idle words, foolish talking, filthy jesting, unsavoury communication, and every word that is rotten and corrupt, or which is done in the life and conversation; and they defile the man: the heart is the corrupt fountain from whence all moral defilement flows; and sinful words and actions are the impure streams, which spring from thence, and increase the moral pollution of human nature.-(Gill's Exposition). BH

    So, it's not what goes in, but what comes out. And that reveals what is in the man's heart. And there's where the true spiritual defilement or purity exists in the heart. "Blessed are the pure in heart; they shall see God." That's where real spiritual defilement is; not in what you are eating, but what you are, the inward part of your life, what's in your heart. Not what's in your belly that counts.-(Chuck Smith Bible Commentary). SL

    Proceed out of the mouth- Our words particularly. From the heart They proceed from the inward intention. Thereby not merely our words but our actions, and all that go from the heart, are included. A man is a voluntary cause, and is responsible for all his voluntary and intentional effects.-(Whedon's Commentary) SL

     Those things. He does not assert that everything which issues from a man's mouth defiles him; for, as was said above on Matthew 15:11, many good things may come from a man's mouth; but he means that the evil to which he gives utterance is fraught with pollution to his moral nature. From the heart.- The heart stands for soul, mind, spirit, will, the whole inner man, that which makes him what he is, a conscious, intelligent, responsible being. Hence are attributed to it not only words, but acts, conceptions which issue in external actions, and the consequences which these involve.-(The Pulpit Commentaries). SL

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proceed-ἐκπορεύονται (ekporeuontai)-to go on out of, to go forth, go out) evil-κακοὶ (kakoi)-evil, (i.e. bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked)) thoughts-διαλογισμοὶ (dialogismoi)-reasoning, a thought, inward reasoning),: 

    Christ proceeds to state what does defile the man, or render him a sinner: "Evil thoughts" These are the first things - these are the fountains of all others. Thought precedes action. Thought, or purpose, or motive, gives its character to conduct. All evil thoughts are here intended. Though we labor to suppress them, yet they defile us. They leave pollution behind them.-(Barnes' Notes). BH

    Out of the heart proceed. The shameful catalogue which follows is less full than that in St. Mark, which contains thirteen items, while this consists of seven only. These are produced or created by the human will, of which the heart is the symbol. Evil thoughts (διαλογισμοὶ πονηροί). Some would translate the words, "evil machinations." But there is no need to change the usual rendering, which is very appropriate here. Evil thoughts are the preparation of all other sins, and have a pernicious influence on the character. We are very much what we think. That on which our minds are fixed, that which is the chief object presented to our inward sight, shapes our disposition and life. High and noble thoughts elevate and purify; low and mean thoughts debase and pollute. The wickedness in a man springs from within; he is guilty of it. If he admits the tempter, succumbs to his seductions, it is his own will that is in fault, encouraging the evil imagination, and not at once resisting, abhorring, and repelling it. Well may we pray, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10); and remember the wise man's injunction, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life" (Proverbs 4:23).-(The Pulpit Commentary). BH

    For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts,.... Of God, of Christ, of the Spirit, of fellow creatures, and of all sorts of wickedness. The thoughts of sin are evil, are to be hated, forsaken, and for which men are accountable to God. All wicked imaginations, carnal reasonings, lustful desires, and malicious contrivances, are here included; which take their rise from, and are devised, and forged, in the corrupt heart of man.-(Gill's Exposition). BH

    evil thoughts ] Thirteen forms of evil are here noticed as proceeding from the heart. The first seven in the plural number, are predominant actions; the latter six in the singular, dispositions . Comp. the blending of the singular and plural in St Paul’s enumeration of the works of the flesh, Galatians 5:19-21 . covetousness ] “avarices,” Wyclif. The original word denotes more than the mere love of money , it is “the drawing and snatching to himself, on the sinner’s part, of the creature in every form and kind, as it lies out of and beyond himself.” Hence we find it joined not only with “thefts” here and with “extortion” in 1 Corinthians 5:10 , but also with sins of the flesh as in 1 Corinthians 5:11 ; Ephesians 5:3 , Ephesians 5:5 ; Colossians 3:5 . “Impurity and covetousness may be said to divide between them nearly the whole domain of human selfishness and vice.” wickedness ] or wickednesses The word thus translated occurs in the singular in Matthew 22:18 , “but Jesus perceived their wickedness, ” and again in Luke 11:39 ; Romans 1:29 ; 1 Corinthians 5:8 ; Ephesians 6:12 . In the plural it only occurs twice, here and in Acts 3:26 , where we have translated it “iniquities.” It denotes the active working of evil, “the cupiditas nocendi,” or as Jeremy Taylor explains it, an “aptness to do shrewd turns, to delight in mischief and trajedies; a love to trouble our neighbour and to do him ill offices; crossness, perverseness, and peevishness of action in our intercourse.” Trench’s N. T. Synonyms , p. 36.-(Cambridge Greek Testament). SL

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All-πάντα (panta)-all) these-ταῦτα (tauta)-these) evil things-πονηρὰ (ponera)-evil, (i.e. the vices just enumerated)) come-ἐκπορεύεται (ekporeuetai)-to go forth, go out, depart, (figuratively, to come forth, to proceed)) from within-ἔσωθεν (esothen)-from within, ((inside):—inward(-ly), (from) within)), and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) defile-κοινοῖ (koinoi)-to make common or unclean, pollute) the-τὸν (ton)-the) man-ἄνθρωπον (anthropon)-a man, a human being).: 

    These are the things which defile a man,.... These are filthy in themselves, and must pollute all in whom they are; they bring a defilement on the whole man, both body and soul, fasten guilt upon him, and expose him to everlasting punishment: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man: should a man neglect to wash his bands before eating a common meal, this need give him no uneasiness; he contracts no filth to his soul hereby, nor any guilt to his conscience; nor does he break any law of God; nor is he liable to any penalty for such an omission. This is a trifling matter, and merits no regard; but the things before mentioned are in their nature evil: they are contrary to the law of God; they are abominable in his sight; they render men loathsome and odious to the divine being; and expose them to shame and ruin; and it is only the blood of Christ can cleanse them from the pollution and guilt of them, and secure them from that punishment they deserve.-(Gill's Exposition). BH

    These - defile a man — Our Lord's argument is very plain. What goes into the mouth descends into the stomach and other intestines; - part is retained for the nourishment of the body, and part is ejected, as being improper to afford nourishment. Nothing of this kind defiles the soul, because it does not enter into it; but the evil principles that are in it, producing evil thoughts, murders, &c., these defile the soul, because they have their seat and operation in it.-(Adam Clarke Commentary). SL