John 7:24
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
In Context
25Then some of the men of Jerusalem said, Is not this he whom they seek to kill?
Cross References
Psalms 58:1“For the leader of the music. To the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of David.” Do ye, indeed, administer justice faithfully, ye mighty ones? Do ye judge with uprightness, ye sons of men?
Psalms 94:20Shall with thee be allied the throne of iniquity, Which deviseth mischief against law?
Proverbs 24:23These also are words of the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Isaiah 11:3He shall take delight in the fear of Jehovah; He shall not judge by the sight of his eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of his ears.
James 2:1My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord of glory, Jesus Christ, with respect of persons.
Matthew Henry on John 7:15-37
Christ at the Feast of Tabernacles. 14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. 15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and… Read the whole commentary →