Mark 7:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

After Jesus had left the crowd and gone into the house, His disciples inquired about the parable.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he was entered into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked of him the parable.

Bible in Basic English

And when he had gone into the house away from all the people, his disciples put questions to him about the saying.

Free Bible Version

Then Jesus went inside to escape the crowd, and his disciples asked him about his illustration.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when hee came into an house, away from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

One Unity Resource Bible

When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Plain English Version

After that, Jesus stopped talking to all the people, and he went into his house to take a break. His followers went in with him, and they asked him what he meant by the words he just told the people.

Translation for Translators

After Jesus had left the crowd and then entered a house with the disciples, they asked him about the parable that he had just spoken.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now when Jesus left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Noah Webster Bible

And when he had entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

World English Bible

When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Young's Literal Translation

And when he entered into a house from the multitude, his disciples were questioning him about the simile,

Context

What Defiles a Man

¹⁷After Jesus had left the crowd and gone into the house, His disciples inquired about the parable.

Summary

In Mark 7:17, Jesus is addressing his disciples after a discussion about what defiles a person. He explains that what goes into a person from the outside cannot defile them, but rather what comes out of their hearts, such as evil thoughts and actions, is what truly defiles them. This verse emphasizes the importance of inner purity and the significance of one's intentions and character. Jesus is teaching his followers to focus on cultivating a righteous heart and mind, rather than being overly concerned with external rituals or traditions.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he saith unto them,.... With some warmth of spirit and resentment, at their stupidity: are ye so without understanding also? As well as others, and to such a degree; and "yet", as Matthew expresses it, Mat 15:16, so wretchedly stupid, and so long, and as much, as others: do ye not perceive? common sense will tell you, that whatsoever thing from, without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; See Gill on Mat 15:16.

Mark 7:17

What Defiles a Man

¹⁷After Jesus had left the crowd and gone into the house, His disciples inquired about the parable.

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Berean Standard Bible

After Jesus had left the crowd and gone into the house, His disciples inquired about the parable.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he was entered into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked of him the parable.

Bible in Basic English

And when he had gone into the house away from all the people, his disciples put questions to him about the saying.

Free Bible Version

Then Jesus went inside to escape the crowd, and his disciples asked him about his illustration.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when hee came into an house, away from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

One Unity Resource Bible

When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Plain English Version

After that, Jesus stopped talking to all the people, and he went into his house to take a break. His followers went in with him, and they asked him what he meant by the words he just told the people.

Translation for Translators

After Jesus had left the crowd and then entered a house with the disciples, they asked him about the parable that he had just spoken.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now when Jesus left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Noah Webster Bible

And when he had entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

World English Bible

When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Young's Literal Translation

And when he entered into a house from the multitude, his disciples were questioning him about the simile,