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Connecting Statement:
Jesus continues to explain the parable that he told in Matthew 15:13-14.
things that come out of the mouth
This refers to what a person says. AT: "words that a person says" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
from the heart
Here "heart" refers to a person's mind or innermost being. AT: "from inside the person" or "from a person's mind" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
murder
"killing innocent people" or "wrongfully killing people"
slander
"false accusations" or "saying offensive things that are not true about other people"
to eat with unwashed hands
This refers to eating without first ceremonially washing one's hands according to the traditions of the elders. AT: "eating without first washing one's hands"