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Matthew 12:36 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 12:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
Matthew 12:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:36
'But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.' Jesus's sobering warning: 'every idle word' (πᾶν ῥῆμα ἀργόν/pan rhēma argon)—careless, useless, unprofitable words—requires accounting on 'day of judgment' (ἡμέρᾳ κρίσεως/hēmera kriseōs). Reformed theology sees this demonstrating: (1) God's comprehensive knowledge—He hears every word; (2) Human accountability—we'll answer for speech; (3) Sin's seriousness—even careless words matter; (4) Judgment's certainty—accounting day is coming. The verse terrifies if separated from gosp...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:36
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“with every hidden thing”
“according to my Good News”
“the great and the small”
“the seventh from Adam”
“don't provoke your children to wrath”