Matthew 15:11

“Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth the man, etc.] No sorts of meats, or drinks, or whatever is proper food for men, or manner of eating and drinking them, when moderately used, defile a man, or render him loathsome and odious in the sight God. This is directly opposite to the notions of the Jews, who say f897, that “forbidden meats are unclean themselves, çpnhw Pwgh ˆyamjmw, “and defile both body and soul”.” The first food of man was herbs; after the flood he had an allowance of the flesh of beasts, without distinction; under the Levitical dispensation, a difference of meats was enjoined to be observed; the laws respecting that distinction are now abolished, and not binding on us…”

“Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man--This is expressed even more emphatically in Mark (Mar 7:15-16), and it is there added, "If any man have ears to hear, let him hear." As in Mat 13:9, this so oft-repeated saying seems designed to call attention to the fundamental and universal character of the truth it refers to.”

“See also Mark 7:15-17. And he called the multitude - In opposition to the doctrines of the Pharisees, the Saviour took occasion to show them that the great source of pollution was the heart. They supposed that external things chiefly defiled a man. On this all their doctrines about purification were founded. This opinion of the Jews it was of great importance to correct. The Saviour took occasion, therefore, to direct the people to the true source of defilement - their own hearts. He particularly directed them to it as of importance - “Hear and understand.” Matthew 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth ... - The disciples were charged with being sinners for transgressing the tradition of…”

“15:11 what goes into your mouth: Jesus was speaking here either of foods that were not permitted (e.g., pork or shellfish) or of food contaminated by unclean hands (15:20). • That which defiles makes a person unfit for communion with God. Jesus pressed the matter beyond ceremonial purity to true inner purity (see 15:18-19; 23:25-26; Acts 10:1-48; Rom 14:14). • One’s words are a measure of one’s character (see Matt 15:18-20; Jas 3:1-12).”

“that which goeth: Mar 7:15; Luk 11:38-41; Act 10:14, Act 10:15, Act 11:8, Act 11:9; Rom 14:14, Rom 14:17, Rom 14:20; Ti1 4:4, Ti1 4:5; Tit 1:15; Heb 13:9 but: Mat 15:18-20, Mat 12:34-37; Psa 10:7, Psa 12:2, Psa 52:2-4, Psa 58:3, Psa 58:4; Isa 37:23; Isa 59:3-5, Isa 59:13-15; Jer 9:3-6; Rom 3:13, Rom 3:14; Jam 3:5-8; Pe2 2:18 Matthew 15:12”