Ecclesiastes 12:14 states God will judge every deed, including secret things—reinforcing the judgment for careless words in Matthew 12:36.

Romans 2:16 says God judges the secrets of men by Christ—parallel to the judgment of careless words in Matthew 12:36.

In Jude 1:15, the judgment includes convicting for defiant words — reinforcing the accountability for speech that Jesus teaches.

In Job 9:20, Job says his own mouth would condemn him if innocent — same idea that words bring condemnation.

In Psalm 59:12, David prays for judgment on enemies for their sinful words — direct parallel to Jesus' teaching.

Proverbs 13:3 warns that rash speech leads to ruin — same wisdom background as Jesus' warning about idle words.

Luke 12:3 promises hidden words will be revealed publicly, directly paralleling the idea that every word will be exposed.

Romans 14:12 reinforces that each person gives an account to God, aligning with the universal judgment for every word.

1 Peter 4:5 similarly states the ungodly will give account to the Judge, echoing the accountability for words.

Isaiah 3:8 shows words against the Lord bring judgment, echoing that careless words will be accounted for.

Hosea 7:16 links insolent words to punishment, illustrating that rebellious speech incurs divine judgment.

Revelation 20:12 shows the final judgment where books are opened — broader context for Jesus' statement about giving account.

In Job 31:30, Job claims he did not sin with his mouth — positive example of guarding speech, complementing Jesus' warning.

Ecclesiastes 5:7 similarly warns that many words are meaningless, reinforcing that idle speech is vain before God.

2 Peter 3:7 describes the day of judgment and destruction, providing the eschatological context for giving account.

1 John 4:17 offers confidence on judgment day through love, complementing the solemn warning of accountability.