Matthew 12:37 net — For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

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"For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”"

— Matthew 12:37, NET Bible

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Matthew 12 — Context

34

Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say anything good, since you are evil? For the mouth speaks from what fills the heart.

35

The good person brings good things out of his good treasury, and the evil person brings evil things out of his evil treasury.

36

I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.

37

For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

38

The Sign of Jonah Then some of the experts in the law along with some Pharisees answered him,“Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”

39

But he answered them,“An evil and adulterous generation asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

40

For just as Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish for three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.

Matthew 12:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 12:37 say?
Matthew 12:37 in the NET Bible reads: “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.””
Where is Matthew 12:37 in the Bible?
Matthew 12:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 37.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 12:37.
What translation should I read Matthew 12:37 in?
Matthew 12:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 12:37?
Matthew 12:37 reads (NET): “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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