Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 12:35 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Matthew 12:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”
Matthew 12:35 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:35
'A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.' Jesus elaborates the heart/speech connection using treasure imagery. The heart is treasury; speech is what's withdrawn. 'Good man' (ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος/agathos anthrōpos) with 'good treasure' (ἀγαθοῦ θησαυροῦ/agathou thēsaurou) produces good output. 'Evil man' (πονηρὸς ἄνθρωπος/ponēros anthrōpos) with 'evil treasure' (πονηροῦ θησαυροῦ/ponērou thēsaurou) produces evil output. Reformed theology sees this as illustrating regeneration's necessity: you must...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:35
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“seasoned with salt”
“but deceit in it crushes the spirit.”
“but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.”
“hymns”
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
“how can you”
“but such as is good for building up as the need may be”
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”
“but the speech of the upright rescues them.”