For out of the heart] Genesis 6:5. and 8. 21. proceed evil thoughts] The Jews, misled by the Pharisees, thought these to be no sins, Matth. 5. 21, 22, 27, 28. these therefore are put first, to shew, all sins, even in thought onely, defile, as well as in act. which defile a man] Make him guilty of sin before God.