Mat 12:33-37 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 12:33-37: 12:33-37 Jesus got to the heart of the matter: The Pharisees did not accept him or the divine origin of his ministry because they were wicked (see 7:15-27 ).

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‏ Matthew 12:33-37

Summary for Matt 12:33-37: 12:33-37 ^a Jesus got to the heart of the matter: The Pharisees did not accept him or the divine origin of his ministry because they were wicked (see 7:15-27 ^b).
Summary for Matt 12:36-37: 12:36-37 ^c The idle word, in this context, was the accusation that Jesus had demonic inspiration.

• What one says will acquit or condemn; one’s words reflect the true condition of the heart.