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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)
Matthew 12:36-38
English Standard Version
Matthew 12:36-38
English Standard Version
36 I tell you, (A)on the day of judgment (B)people will give account for (C)every careless word they speak, 37 for (D)by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
The Sign of Jonah
38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, “Teacher, (E)we wish to see a sign from you.”
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