John 7:24

New English Translation

Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment.”

Cross References

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

Proverbs 17:15

The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent – both of them are an abomination to the Lord.

Proverbs 24:23

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

Isaiah 5:23

They pronounce the guilty innocent for a payoff, they ignore the just cause of the innocent.

Leviticus 19:15

“‘You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.

Zechariah 7:9

“The Lord who rules over all said, ‘Exercise true judgment and show brotherhood and compassion to each other.

John 7:25

Then some of the residents of Jerusalem began to say, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill?

John 8:15

You people judge by outward appearances; I do not judge anyone.

2 Corinthians 10:7

You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.

James 2:1

My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.

James 2:4

If so, have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil motives?

James 2:9

But if you show prejudice, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as violators.