² For ^(A)we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, ^(B)he is a perfect man, ^(C)able also to bridle his whole body.

^30 (A)Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. ^31 (B)Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but ^(C)the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. ³² And whoever speaks a word ^(D)against the Son of Man ^(E)will be forgiven, but ^(F)whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in ^(G)this age or in the age to come.

A Tree Is Known by Its Fruit

^33 (H)“Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, ^(I)for the tree is known by its fruit. ^34 (J)You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, ^(K)when you are evil? ^(L)For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. ^35 (M)The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. ³⁶ I tell you, ^(N)on the day of judgment ^(O)people will give account for ^(P)every careless word they speak, ³⁷ for ^(Q)by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”