35 (A)The good man brings out of his good treasure [a]what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure [b]what is evil. 36 But I tell you that every [c]careless word that people [d]speak, they shall give an accounting for it in (B)the day of judgment. 37 For [e]by your words you will be justified, and [f]by your words you will be condemned.”

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  1. Matthew 12:35 Lit good things
  2. Matthew 12:35 Lit evil things
  3. Matthew 12:36 Or useless
  4. Matthew 12:36 Lit will speak
  5. Matthew 12:37 Or in accordance with
  6. Matthew 12:37 Or in accordance with