Matthew 15:19

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Summary

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

Out

Evil

James 1:13

General references

Exodus 20:15

Jeremiah 17:9

Bible References

Out

And Yahweh saw that the evil of humankind [was] great upon the earth, and every inclination of the thoughts of his heart [was] always only evil.

And Yahweh smelled the soothing fragrance, and Yahweh said {to himself}, "{Never again will I curse} the ground for the sake of humankind, because the inclination of the heart of humankind [is] evil from his youth. {Nor will I ever again destroy} all life as I have done.

With all vigilance, keep your heart, for from it [comes] the source of life.

perversion in his heart, he devises evil; at all times he will send out discord.

Folly is bound up in the heart of a boy; [the] rod of discipline will drive it from him.

Devising folly [is] a sin, and an abomination to humankind [is] a scoffer.

The heart [is] deceitful more than anything else, and it [is] disastrous. Who can understand it?

For from within, from the heart of people, come evil plans, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders,

just as it is written, "[There] is no one righteous, not even one;

For I know that good does not live in me, that is, in my flesh. For the willing is present in me, but the doing [of] the good [is] not.

because the mindset of the flesh [is] enmity toward God, for [it is] not subjected to the law of God, for [it is] not able [to do so],

Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are sexual immorality, impurity, licentiousness,

And you, {although you were dead} in your trespasses and sins,

to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all courtesy to all people.

Evil

And knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?

I hate {the double-minded}, but I love your law.

Let [the] wicked forsake his way, and [the] man of sin his thoughts. And let him return to Yahweh, that he may take pity on him, and to our God, for he will {forgive manifold}.

Their feet run to evil, and they hasten to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts [are] thoughts of iniquity; devastation and destruction [are] in their highways.

Cleanse your heart from wickedness, Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. {How long} will your thoughts of mischief dwell in your inner part?

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and ask the Lord if perhaps the intent of your heart may be forgiven you!"

No one who is being tempted should say, "I am being tempted by God," for God {cannot be tempted} by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

General references

"You shall not steal.

The heart [is] deceitful more than anything else, and it [is] disastrous. Who can understand it?