Matthew 12:34

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

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Other Translations for Matthew 12:34

BSB
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.
AKJV
O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
CPDV
Progeny of vipers, how are you able to speak good things while you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
ERV
Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
NHEB
You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
SMT
O generation of vipers! how can ye speak good things, being evil? for out of the abundance of the heart the month speaks.

Commentary for Matthew 12:34

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 12:34
Summary
Interior corruption naturally produces harmful utterances
Event
Condemning pharisaic hypocrisy
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching