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Matthew 12:36-38
New American Standard Bible 1995
Matthew 12:36-38
New American Standard Bible 1995
36 But I tell you that every [a]careless word that people [b]speak, they shall give an accounting for it in (A)the day of judgment. 37 For [c]by your words you will be justified, and [d]by your words you will be condemned.”
The Desire for Signs
38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, (B)we want to see a [e]sign from You.”
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- Matthew 12:36 Or useless
- Matthew 12:36 Lit will speak
- Matthew 12:37 Or in accordance with
- Matthew 12:37 Or in accordance with
- Matthew 12:38 I.e. attesting miracle
Matthew 12:36-38
New International Version
Matthew 12:36-38
New International Version
36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”(A)
The Sign of Jonah(B)(C)
38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign(D) from you.”(E)
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