Matthew 15:17 meaning and explanation

“Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated?

Matthew 15:17, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus is speaking to Peter and the other disciples privately, after the Pharisees from Jerusalem challenged Him about handwashing traditions. Peter asked Him to explain the parable about what defiles a person, and Jesus answers with mild exasperation at their slowness.

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