Matthew 12:37

and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

In Context

36but I tell you, that of every idle word, which men shall speak, they shall give an account in the day of judgement; for by thy words thou shalt be justified,

38Then some of the scribes and pharisees answered Him, saying, Master, we should be glad to see a sign from thee:

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Cross References

James 2:21consider, Was not our father Abraham justified by works, when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:23-38

The Sin against the Holy Ghost. 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or… Read the whole commentary →

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