Contradiction with James 1:17
This verse states that every good and perfect gift is from above, implying that all goodness comes from God, which contradicts the idea in Mark 7:23 that evil things come from within a person.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
This verse declares that everything God made was very good, contrasting with Mark 7:23 that suggests evil originates from within man.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Psalm 51:5
This verse talks about being born in sin, suggesting inherent sinfulness which contrasts with Mark 7:23's emphasis on evil actions coming from internal thoughts.
Psalm 51:5: Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. [conceive...: Heb. warm me]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:4
This verse speaks of believers overcoming evil because the Spirit within them is greater than any evil, which contrasts with the concept in Mark 7:23 of evil coming from within.
1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:8
This verse encourages thinking on things that are pure and lovely, suggesting the capacity for inner goodness, which contrasts with the notion in Mark 7:23 of evil thoughts originating from within.
Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]