Context of Matthew 12:37

[Van]

Matthew 12:37 NASB
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

Nearly every English translation contrasts being made righteous with being condemned. But what if this verse is only addressing those unsaved and fallen?

Look back to verse 36, people are being judged for all their thoughts and actions, which is not how those forgiven will be judged.

Therefore, contrary to almost everybody, I think the verse should read, "For by your words you will be judged, and by your words you will be condemned.

Small problem, it is unwise to saw of a limb from a tree when sitting on the end being sawed off.

 

[Van]

Here is another one:

Matthew 13:12 NASB
“For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him.

It makes no sense to say on the one hand someone does not have, and then on the other, what he has will be taken away.

Therefore I think the verse should be interpretatively translated as:
For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have very much, even what he has shall be taken away.

This version presents more clearly the loss of the ability to understand the gospel, by hardening from the practice of sin, prideful arrogance, or by God's action for His purpose.