Matthew 12:35
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 12:35 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 12:35 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 12:35 — NIV
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Cross-References for Matthew 12:35
“Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.”
Similar imagery of fruit representing inner character
“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”
Parallel passage with very similar wording and theme
“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.”
Connects words spoken to the inner state of the heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Highlights the importance of the heart as the source of actions
“Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?”
Illustrates the incongruity of good and evil coming from the same source
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