Matthew 12:37

King James Version 1611 (Original)

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 13:3 : 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
  • Jas 2:21-25 : 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? 22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? 23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

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