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Matthew 12:36-38
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 12:36-38
Holman Christian Standard Bible
36 I tell you that on the day of judgment(A) people will have to account(B) for every careless word they speak.[a] 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
The Sign of Jonah
38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”(C)
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- Matthew 12:36 Lit will speak
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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