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Every Word Matters
Jesus issues a solemn warning that we will be held accountable for our words on Judgment Day. Commentators explain that an "idle word" refers to useless, unprofitable talk. The argument is from the lesser to the greater: if even careless words face scrutiny, how much more will wicked, malicious, and blasphemous speech be condemned?
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:36
18th Century
Theologian
But I say unto you, etc. Christ closes this address to his malignant and wicked hearers by a solemn declaration that for these things God …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 12:36
Every idle word (παν ρημα αργον). An ineffective, useless word (α privative and εργον). A word that does no good and so is pernici…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:36–37
19th Century
Preacher
They might think that they had done no great wrong when they scattered their black phrases among the people. They had only given their opinion with…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:36
A person will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment for every seemingly insignificant word spoken insofar as it reveals what is in the heart. …
John Calvin
On Matthew 12:36
16th Century
Theologian
Of every idle word This is an argument from the less to the greater; for if every idle word is to be called in question, how woul…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:36
17th Century
Pastor
But I say to you
This form of speaking is used, the more strongly to asseverate the truth of what is after said; and…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:33–37
17th Century
Minister
A person's language reveals what country they are from and, likewise, what manner of spirit they possess. The heart is the fountain; words are the …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:22–37
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those who were slandering both His doctrine and His life; here, however, He refutes those who disparage His miracles. And f…