¹² For the word of God^(A) is alive^(B) and active.^(C) Sharper than any double-edged sword,^(D) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.^{(E) 13} Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.^(F) Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

¹² So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.^(A)

⁵ But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.^(A)

³⁶ But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.

²⁷ Just as people are destined to die once,^(A) and after that to face judgment,^(B)