Devine Scripture

Matthew 12:37

Matthew chapter 12 · verse 37 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.36And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

v.37This passage

v.38Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 2:21

    Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

  • Proverbs 13:3

    He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.