John 7:24
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Judge not according to the appearance: but judge just judgment.

John 8:15 You judge according to the flesh: I judge not any man.

Deuteronomy 1:16,17 And I commanded them, saying: Hear them, and judge that which is just: whether he be one of your country, or a stranger. . . .

Deuteronomy 16:18,19 Thou shalt appoint judges and magistrates in all thy gates, which the Lord thy God shall give thee, in all thy tribes: that they may judge the people with just judgment, . . .

Psalm 58:1,2 Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a title. [2] If in very deed ye speak justice: judge right things, ye sons of men. . . .

Psalm 82:2 How long will you judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked?

Psalm 94:20,21 Doth the seat of iniquity stick to thee, who framest labour in commandment? . . .

Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

Proverbs 24:23 These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.

Isaiah 5:23 That justify the wicked for gifts, and take away the justice of the just from him.

Isaiah 11:3,4 And he shall be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord, He shall not judge according to the sight of the eyes, nor reprove according to the hearing of the ears. . . .

James 2:1,4,9 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, with respect of persons. . . .

Context
Jesus Teaches at the Feast
23If a man receive circumcision on the sabbath day, that the law of Moses may not be broken: are you angry at me, because I have healed the whole man on the sabbath day? 24Judge not according to the appearance: but judge just judgment. 25Some therefore of Jerusalem said: Is not this he whom they seek to kill?…
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15
Thou shalt not do that which is unjust, nor judge unjustly. Respect not the person of the poor: nor honour the countenance of the mighty. But judge thy neighbour according to justice.

Deuteronomy 1:16
And I commanded them, saying: Hear them, and judge that which is just: whether he be one of your country, or a stranger.

Isaiah 11:3
And he shall be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord, He shall not judge according to the sight of the eyes, nor reprove according to the hearing of the ears.

Zechariah 7:9
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, saying: Judge ye true judgment, and shew ye mercy and compassion every man to his brother.

John 7:25
Some therefore of Jerusalem said: Is not this he whom they seek to kill?

John 8:15
You judge according to the flesh: I judge not any man.

2 Corinthians 10:7
See the things that are according to outward appearance. If any man trust to himself, that he is Christ's let him think this again with himself, that as he is Christ's, so are we also.

James 2:4
Do you not judge within yourselves, and are become judges of unjust thoughts?

Lexicon
Stop
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

judging
κρίνετε (krinete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.

by
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

outward appearances,
ὄψιν (opsin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3799: From optanomai; properly, sight, i.e. the visage, an external show.

[and start]
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

judging
κρίνετε (krinete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.

justly.”
δικαίαν (dikaian)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1342: From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.


Additional Translations
Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”

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

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

Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Judge not according to sight, but judge righteous judgment.

Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

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

Do not form superficial judgements, but form the judgements that are just."

Don't judge according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment."

judge not according to appearance, but the righteous judgment judge.'
Jump to Previous
Appearance Appearances Based Decisions Form Judge Judgements Judging Judgment Mere Right Righteous Righteousness Sight Stop Superficial
Jump to Next
Appearance Appearances Based Decisions Form Judge Judgements Judging Judgment Mere Right Righteous Righteousness Sight Stop Superficial
Links
John 7:24 NIV
John 7:24 NLT
John 7:24 ESV
John 7:24 NASB
John 7:24 KJV

John 7:24 Bible Apps
John 7:24 Biblia Paralela
John 7:24 Chinese Bible
John 7:24 French Bible
John 7:24 German Bible

Alphabetical: a according and appearance appearances but by Do judge judging judgment make mere not right righteous Stop to with

NT Gospels: John 7:24 Don't judge according to appearance but judge (Jhn Jo Jn) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools

John 7:23
Top of Page
Top of Page