Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.