Matthew 12:34

Contemporary English Version 1995

You are a bunch of evil snakes, so how can you say anything good? Your words show what is in your hearts.

Cross References

Luke 6:45

Good people do good things because of the good in their hearts, but bad people do bad things because of the evil in their hearts. Your words show what is in your heart.

Matthew 15:18

But the words that come out of your mouth come from your heart. And they are what make you unfit to worship God.

Ephesians 4:29

Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.

1 Samuel 24:13

An old proverb says, “Only evil people do evil things,” and so I won't harm you.

1 John 3:10

You can tell God's children from the devil's children, because those who belong to the devil refuse to do right or to love each other.

Matthew 12:35

Good people bring good things out of their hearts, but evil people bring evil things out of their hearts.

John 8:44

Your father is the devil, and you do exactly what he wants. He has always been a murderer and a liar. There is nothing truthful about him. He speaks on his own, and everything he says is a lie. Not only is he a liar himself, but he is also the father of all lies.

Isaiah 32:6

Fools talk foolishness. They always make plans to do sinful things, to lie about the Lord, to let the hungry starve, and to keep water from those who are thirsty.

Matthew 23:33

You are nothing but snakes and the children of snakes! How can you escape going to hell?

Isaiah 59:14

Injustice is everywhere; justice seems far away. Truth is chased out of court; honesty is shoved aside.

Psalm 64:3

Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.

Matthew 3:7

Many Pharisees and Sadducees also came to be baptized. But John said to them: You bunch of snakes! Who warned you to run from the coming judgment?

Luke 3:7

Crowds of people came out to be baptized, but John said to them, “You bunch of snakes! Who warned you to run from the coming judgment?

Isaiah 59:4

You falsely accuse others and tell lies in court; sin and trouble are the names of your children.

Psalm 53:1

Only a fool would say, “There is no God!” People like that are worthless! They are heartless and cruel and never do right.

Psalm 64:5

They are determined to do evil, and they tell themselves, “Let's set traps! No one can see us.”

Proverbs 4:23

Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.

Proverbs 16:23

You can persuade others if you are wise and speak sensibly.

Isaiah 9:17

The Lord was angry with his people and kept punishing them, because they had turned against him. They were evil and spoke foolishly. That's why he did not have pity on their young people or on their widows and orphans.

Ephesians 5:4

Don't use dirty or foolish or filthy words. Instead, say how thankful you are.

James 3:2

All of us do many wrong things. But if you can control your tongue, you are mature and able to control your whole body.