# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to explain the parable that he told in [Matthew 15:13-14](./12.md).

# 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

to kill innocent people

# slander

to say something about another person that is offensive and that is not true

# unwashed hands

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