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The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. <a href="/esv/matthew/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. <a href="/bsb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/blb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For with that verdict you pronounce, you will be judged; and with that measure you measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/kjv/matthew/7.htm">King James Bible</a> For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/7.htm">New King James Version</a> For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/nasb/matthew/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/lsb/matthew/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with what measure you measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/amp/matthew/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For just as you [hypocritically] judge others [when you are sinful and unrepentant], so will you be judged; and in accordance with your standard of measure [used to pass out judgment], judgment will be measured to you. <a href="/csb/matthew/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For with the judgment you use, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/asv/matthew/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you. <a href="/cev/matthew/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God will be as hard on you as you are on others! He will treat you exactly as you treat them. <a href="/erv/matthew/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you. <a href="/gwt/matthew/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Otherwise, you will be judged by the same standard you use to judge others. The standards you use for others will be applied to you. <a href="/gnt/matthew/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> for God will judge you in the same way you judge others, and he will apply to you the same rules you apply to others. <a href="/isv/matthew/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> because the way that you judge others will be the way that you will be judged, and you will be evaluated by the standard with which you evaluate others. <a href="/msb/matthew/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/net/matthew/7.htm">NET Bible</a> For by the standard you judge you will be judged, and the measure you use will be the measure you receive. <a href="/nheb/matthew/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/wbt/matthew/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and the measure which ye give, shall be measured to you again. <a href="/wey/matthew/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for your own judgement will be dealt--and your own measure meted--to yourselves. <a href="/web/matthew/7.htm">World English Bible</a> For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for in what judgment you judge, you will be judged, and in what measure you measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/blb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For with that verdict you pronounce, you will be judged; and with that measure you measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/ylt/matthew/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for in what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged, and in what measure ye measure, it shall be measured to you. <a href="/slt/matthew/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye measure, it shall be repaid to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For with whatever judgment you judge, so shall you be judged; and with whatever measure you measure out, so shall it be measured back to you. <a href="/nabre/matthew/7.htm">New American Bible</a> For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For with the same judgment that you judge, you will be judged, and with the same measure with which you measure, it will be measured to you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For with the judgment that you judge, you will be judged, and with the measure that you measure, it will be measured to you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you. <a href="/godbey/matthew/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For with what criticism you criticise, you will be criticised: and with what measure you measure, it will be measured unto you.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For with the same judgment ye judge others, shall ye be judged: and with the measure ye mete, shall it be measured to you again. <a href="/mace/matthew/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for according as ye judge others, ye shall be judged yourselves: the measure you mete, shall be measured to you again. <a href="/wey/matthew/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for your own judgement will be dealt--and your own measure meted--to yourselves. <a href="/worrell/matthew/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured back again to you.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/7-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1525" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/7.htm">Do Not Judge</a> 1“Do not judge, or you will be judged. 2<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the same</a> <a href="/greek/2917.htm" title="2917: krimati (N-DNS) -- From krino; a decision (crime).">judgment</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinete (V-PIA-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">you pronounce,</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krithēsesthe (V-FIP-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">you will be judged;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the</a> <a href="/greek/3358.htm" title="3358: metrō (N-DNS) -- An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion.">measure</a> <a href="/greek/3354.htm" title="3354: metreite (V-PIA-2P) -- To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure.">you use,</a> <a href="/greek/3354.htm" title="3354: metrēthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure.">it will be measured</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you.</a> 3Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37-38</a> Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. / Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24</a> He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1</a> You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. <a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Proverbs 11:17</a> A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a> A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. <a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Proverbs 21:13</a> Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. <a href="/job/4-8.htm">Job 4:8</a> As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. <a href="/james/4-11.htm">James 4:11-12</a> Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. / There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10-12</a> Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. / It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” / So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6</a> Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Psalm 18:25-26</a> To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; / to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd. <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a> and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again.<a href="/judges/1-7.htm">Judges 1:7</a> And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died.<a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Psalm 18:25,26</a> With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; … <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7,8</a> Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-16.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/psalms/108-7.htm">Mete</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Meted</a> <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Others</a> <a href="/micah/3-11.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-11.htm">Standard</a> <a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Use</a> <a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/6-20.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/23-32.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mete</a> <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Meted</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Others</a> <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Standard</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Use</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 7</div>1. <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Do Not Judge</a> 7. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Ask, Seek, Knock</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Enter through the Narrow Gate</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">The Wise and the Foolish Builders</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Jesus ends his sermon, and the people are astonished.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For with the same judgment you pronounce This phrase emphasizes the principle of reciprocity in judgment. In the cultural context of first-century Judaism, the concept of "measure for measure" was a common ethical teaching. This principle is rooted in the Old Testament, where similar ideas are found, such as in <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a>, which calls for fair judgment. The phrase also reflects the broader biblical theme of sowing and reaping, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>. Jesus' teaching here warns against hypocrisy and encourages self-reflection before judging others, aligning with the broader Sermon on the Mount's call to righteousness.you will be judged This part of the verse underscores the inevitability of divine judgment. It reflects the biblical understanding that God is the ultimate judge, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10-12</a>. The historical context of this teaching would resonate with Jesus' audience, who were familiar with the concept of God's judgment from the Hebrew Scriptures. It serves as a reminder that human judgment is limited and fallible, whereas God's judgment is perfect and just. This phrase also connects to the eschatological themes in the New Testament, where believers are reminded of the final judgment.and with the measure you use The imagery of "measure" is significant in biblical literature, often used in agricultural and commercial contexts. In ancient times, measures were used in trade, and fairness in measurement was a key aspect of justice, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/11.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a>. This phrase suggests that the standards we apply to others will be the standards applied to us. It calls for integrity and fairness, echoing the teachings of the prophets who condemned dishonest scales and measures (<a href="/micah/6-11.htm">Micah 6:11</a>). The use of this metaphor would have been easily understood by Jesus' audience, who were familiar with the importance of just measures in daily life.it will be measured to you This concluding phrase reinforces the principle of reciprocity and divine justice. It serves as a warning and a promise that one's actions and attitudes towards others will have consequences. This idea is consistent with the teachings of Jesus throughout the Gospels, where He often highlights the importance of mercy, forgiveness, and love. Theologically, it points to the character of God as just and fair, ensuring that each person receives according to their deeds. This principle is also reflected in the parables of Jesus, such as the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (<a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-35</a>), where the lack of mercy shown by the servant results in a harsh judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching moment in His ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The primary audience of the Sermon on the Mount, representing followers of Christ who are learning about the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_mount.htm">The Mount</a> The location where Jesus delivered this sermon, traditionally identified as a hill in Galilee, symbolizing a place of divine teaching and revelation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_reciprocity.htm">The Principle of Reciprocity</a> Jesus teaches that the standards we apply to others will be applied to us. This calls for self-reflection and humility in our judgments. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_hypocrisy.htm">Avoiding Hypocrisy</a> We must be cautious not to judge others for faults we ourselves possess. This requires honest self-assessment and repentance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mercy.htm">The Role of Mercy</a> Emphasizing mercy in our judgments aligns with God's character and invites His mercy upon us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_self-examination.htm">The Importance of Self-Examination</a> Before judging others, we should examine our own lives and motives, ensuring they align with Christ's teachings. <a href="/topical/l/living_by_the_golden_rule.htm">Living by the Golden Rule</a> This verse encourages us to treat others as we would like to be treated, fostering a community of grace and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 7</a> <a href="/q/why_are_christians_often_judgmental.htm">Why are Christians often judgmental?</a> <a href="/q/why_judge_others,_ignoring_your_faults.htm">Why do you judge others while ignoring your faults?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_'judge_not'_align_with_discernment.htm">In Matthew 7:1, how can “judge not” be reconciled with biblical commands to discern between good and evil? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_sinless_to_cast_the_first_stone.htm">Who among you is sinless to cast the first stone?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) With what judgment ye judge. . . .--Here again truth takes the form of a seeming paradox. The unjust judgment of man does not bring upon us a divine judgment which is also unjust; but the severity which we have unjustly meted out to others, becomes, by a retributive law, the measure of that which is justly dealt out to us.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Parallels to the second clause in <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> and <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24</a>, For. Explanatory of" that ye be not judged." The principle of your own judgment will be applied in turn to yourselves. With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. The judgment (κρίμα) is the verdict; the measure is the severity or otherwise of the verdict. In both clauses (cf. ver. 1, note) the passives refer to judgment by God, as is even more clear in <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24</a>. The saying, "with what measure," etc., is found in Mishua, 'Sotah,' 1:7 ("With the measure with which a man measures do they measure to him"), where it is applied to the jus talionis in the case of a woman suspected of adultery (<a href="/numbers/5-11.htm">Numbers 5:11-31</a>). Again. Omitted by the Revised Version, with the manuscripts. It was naturally inserted by the copyists, either as an unconscious deduction or from the parallel passage in Luke; but it is absent in the characteristically Jewish form of the saying found in the Mishna. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/7-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the same ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. judgment κρίματι (krimati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2917.htm">Strong's 2917: </a> From krino; a decision ('crime'). you pronounce, κρίνετε (krinete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. you will be judged; κριθήσεσθε (krithēsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. measure μέτρῳ (metrō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3358.htm">Strong's 3358: </a> An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. you [use], μετρεῖτε (metreite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3354.htm">Strong's 3354: </a> To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure. it will be measured μετρηθήσεται (metrēthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3354.htm">Strong's 3354: </a> To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure. to you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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