Luke 6:41

The Passion Translation

Why do you focus on the flaw in someone else’s life and fail to notice the glaring flaws of your own life?

Cross References

Psalm 36:2

See how they flatter themselves, unable to detect and detest their sins. They are crooked and conceited, convinced they can get away with anything.

Jeremiah 17:9

There is nothing more deceitful than the heart of man; who can understand it? Man’s heart is sick, in need of healing.

Ezekiel 18:28

Having considered his ways and having chosen to renounce all his former sins, he will most certainly live and not die.

Matthew 7:1

“Refuse to be a critic full of bias toward others, and you will not be judged.

Mark 8:7

They also had a few small fish, and after giving thanks for these, Jesus had his disciples serve them to the crowd.

Luke 6:40

And how could the apprentice know more than his master, for only after he is fully qualified will he be at that level.

Luke 6:42

How could you say to your friend, ‘Here, let me show you where you’re wrong,’ when you are guilty of even more than he? You are overly critical, splitting hairs and being a hypocrite! You must acknowledge your own blind spots and deal with them before you will be able to deal with the blind spot of your friend.”

John 8:7

Angry, they kept insisting that he answer their question, so Jesus stood up and looked at them and said, “Let’s have the man who has never had a sinful desire throw the first stone at her.”

Romans 2:1

No matter who you are, before you judge the wickedness of others, you had better remember this: you are also without excuse, for you too are guilty of the same kind of things! When you judge others, and then do the same things they do, you condemn yourself.

James 1:24

You perceive how God sees you in the mirror of the Word, but then you go out and forget your divine origin.