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Words Reveal the Heart
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse isn't about earning salvation through speech. Rather, your words are like a scan of your heart, providing clear evidence of its true state. Just as fruit reveals the nature of a tree (v. 33), your words—whether good or evil—reveal the condition of your heart, and this evidence will be presented on the day of judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:37
18th Century
Theologian
By thy words thou shalt be justified, etc. That is, words will be the indication of the true principles of the heart; by word…
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:37
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. …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 12:37
16th Century
Theologian
By your words you will be justified. This was a common proverb, which He applied to the present subject. For I have no doubt that this was…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:37
17th Century
Pastor
For by your words you shall be justified
Theophylact seems to take these words to be a passage of Scripture cited by…
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…