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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"
unwashed hands
This means a person has not ceremonially washed his hands according to the traditions of the elders.