Matthew 7:1

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Isaiah 66:5

Hear the words of Yahweh, you who tremble at what he says: “Shame on your own people, who reject you and hate you, claiming they do it for my sake. For they mock you, saying, ‘May Yahweh be glorified; let us see you rejoice.’ ”

Matthew 7:2

For you’ll be judged by the same standard that you’ve used to judge others. The measurement you use on them will be used on you.

Matthew 7:5

You’re being hypercritical and a hypocrite! First acknowledge and deal with your own ‘blind spots,’ and then you’ll be capable of dealing with the ‘blind spot’ of your friend.

Luke 6:37

Jesus said, “Forsake the habit of criticizing and judging others, and you will not be criticized and judged in return. Don’t condemn others and you will not be condemned. Forgive over and over, and you will be forgiven over and over.

Luke 6:41

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

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.”

James 3:1

My dear brothers and sisters, don’t be so eager to become a teacher in the church since you know that we who teach are held to a higher standard of judgment.