Bible Verses About Judging Others

"Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again."

"And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye."

"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment."

"But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ."

"Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?"

"Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things."

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven."

"Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God."

"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."

"Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."

Did Jesus say we should never judge?

Jesus warned against hypocritical, self-righteous judgment (Matthew 7:1-5) but also commanded 'judge righteous judgment' (John 7:24). The Bible calls for discernment and loving correction while condemning harsh condemnation and double standards.

What is the difference between judging and discerning?

Discernment evaluates behavior against God's standard with humility and love. Sinful judgment condemns people with a self-righteous attitude, ignoring one's own faults. Discernment seeks restoration; judgment seeks condemnation.

What does the Bible say about judging others?

Few Bible topics are as misunderstood as judgment. While Jesus said 'Judge not,' He also commanded 'judge righteous judgment. Key KJV passages include Matthew 7:1-2, Matthew 7:3-5, John 7:24.

What is the best KJV verse about judging others?

Matthew 7:1-2 is the passage most often turned to: "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." (KJV). Matthew 7:3-5 carries the same theme.

How many Bible verses about judging others are on this page?

This page collects 10 King James Version verses about judging others, from Matthew 7:1-2 through Romans 14:13, each quoted in full with its reference.

How do I apply these Bible verses about judging others to daily life?

Jesus didn't forbid all judgment — He forbade hypocritical judgment. The key is self-examination first, then helping others with humility, meekness, and genuine love rather than superiority.