Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 66:5Hear the word of Jehovah, ye that tremble at his word: Your brethren that hate you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, have said, Let Jehovah be glorified, that we may see your joy; but it is they that shall be put to shame.
Matthew 7:2For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.
Luke 6:37And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:
Romans 2:1Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest dost practice the same things.
Romans 14:10But thou, why dost thou judge thy brother? or thou again, why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
James 3:1Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:1
This chapter continues and concludes Christ's sermon on the mount, which is purely practical, directing us to order our conversation aright, both toward God and man; for the design of the Christian religion is to make men good, every way good. We have, I. Some rules concerning censure and reproof, ver. 1-6 . II. Encouragements given us to pray to God for what we need, ver. 7-11 . III. The necessity of strictness in conversation urged upon us, ver. 12-14 . IV. A caution given us to take heed of false prophets, ver.… Read the whole commentary →