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You poisonous snakes
John was calling the religious leaders poisonous snakes because they were dangerous and deceptive.
every tree that does not bear good fruit
John is not really talking about trees. This is an expression that compares good fruit to good actions and attitudes that come from God.
God will cut down every tree that does not bear good fruit, and he will throw them into the fire
These phrases mean God will judge them and punish them.
See
This word means that what follows is very important, and the one who hears should pay close attention to it.
ahead of you
In this phrase, the word you refers to the Messiah.
prepare your way
The prophets said that God’s messenger will prepare the people to listen to the Messiah.