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Words Reveal the Heart
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse presents a fundamental principle: our words are an overflow of our inner being. Like fruit from a tree or water from a well, what we say inevitably reveals the true state of our heart. This serves as a diagnostic tool for self-examination; our speech patterns show what "treasure" we are storing inside.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:34–35
18th Century
Theologian
O generation of vipers. Christ here applies the argument which he had suggested in the previous verse. They were a wicked race; like poiso…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:34–35
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord accuses them of being evil. He repeats John’s words, O generation of vipers! They had spoken evil. How could they do oth…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:35
Jesus tells his hearers to make a tree good or bad, knowing that its fruit will be correspondingly good or bad, because a tree is recognized by its…
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John Gill
On Matthew 12:35
17th Century
Pastor
A good man, out of the good treasure of the heart
"A good man", is a regenerated man, one that is renewed by the Spi…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:33–37
17th Century
Minister
A person's language reveals what country they are from and, likewise, what manner of spirit they possess. The heart is the fountain; words are the …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:22–37
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those who were slandering both His doctrine and His life; here, however, He refutes those who disparage His miracles. And f…