Matthew 12:35-37
World English Bible
35 The good man out of his good treasure[a] brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things. 36 I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
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- 12:35 TR adds “of the heart”
Matthew 12:35-37
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
35 The good man from his inner good treasure [a]flings forth good things, and the evil man out of his inner evil storehouse [b]flings forth evil things.
36 But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every [c]idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak.
37 For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced.
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- Matthew 12:35 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
- Matthew 12:35 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
- Matthew 12:36 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
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