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href="/bsb/luke/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Why don&#8217t you judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And why do you not even judge for yourselves what <i>is</i> right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Yes, and why, even of yourselves, do you not judge what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“And why do you not even judge by yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And why do you not even on your own initiative judge what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And why do you not even on your own initiative judge what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“And why do you not even judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“And why do you not even on your own initiative judge what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220Why don&#8217t you judge for yourselves what is right? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Why don't you understand the right thing to do? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Why do you not judge for yourselves the right thing to do? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And why don?t you judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"And why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Why, too, do you not of yourselves arrive at just conclusions?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And why, also, of yourselves, do you not judge what is righteous?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And why do you not even judge for yourselves what <i>is</i> right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And why, also, of yourselves, judge ye not what is righteous?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And why also of yourselves judge ye not the just thing?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And why even of yourselves, do you not judge that which is just? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And why do you not, even among yourselves, judge what is just?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Why do you not of yourselves judge what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Why do you not judge the truth from yourselves?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And why even of yourselves do you not judge what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Why do you not judge righteous judgment, even with reference to yourselves?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And why even of yourselves do ye not decide what is just?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />why can't you judge what is proper to be done in your own affairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Why, too, do you not of yourselves arrive at just conclusions?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And why even of yourselves do ye not judge what is right?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and why do ye not even of yourselves judge <Fr><i>what is</i><FR> right?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/12-57.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5469" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Reconcile with an Adversary</a></span><br><span class="reftext">56</span>You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? <span class="reftext">57</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">why</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">don’t</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 judge</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: aph’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautōn (RefPro-GM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaion (Adj-ANS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">right?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">58</span>Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Matthew 5:25-26</a></span><br />Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. / Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-3.htm">Matthew 16:3</a></span><br />and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1-8</a></span><br />If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Proverbs 25:8-10</a></span><br />do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? / Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, / lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-1.htm">James 4:1-2</a></span><br />What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? / You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26-27</a></span><br />“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-30.htm">Proverbs 3:30</a></span><br />Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a></span><br />To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-5</a></span><br />“Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14</a></span><br />Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">1 Peter 3:11</a></span><br />He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17</a></span><br />The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, and why even of yourselves judge you not what is right?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm">Deuteronomy 32:29</a></b></br> O that they were wise, <i>that</i> they understood this, <i>that</i> they would consider their latter end!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-10.htm">Matthew 15:10-14</a></b></br> And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21,32</a></b></br> Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this <i>which is done</i> to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-36.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/john/18-34.htm">Initiative</a> <a href="/luke/12-14.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/10-29.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/luke/12-26.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/luke/12-36.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/luke/13-3.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/john/5-30.htm">Initiative</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/luke/13-16.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/14-14.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/luke/13-14.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a></span><br></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'; 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In the context of Jesus' ministry, He often encouraged His listeners to think critically and not rely solely on religious leaders for understanding. This approach aligns with the broader biblical theme of personal accountability before God, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a>, which emphasizes that each person will give an account of themselves to God.<p><b>judge for yourselves</b><br>The call to "judge for yourselves" underscores the importance of discernment and wisdom. In the Jewish context of the time, religious leaders often interpreted the Law for the people. However, Jesus is urging individuals to apply their own understanding and discernment. This echoes <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which advises believers to trust in the Lord and lean not on their own understanding, yet also to acknowledge Him in all ways, implying a balance of divine guidance and personal judgment.<p><b>what is right?</b><br>Determining "what is right" involves moral and ethical discernment, which is a recurring theme in Jesus' teachings. The concept of righteousness is central to the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), where Jesus redefines righteousness beyond legalistic adherence to the Law, focusing instead on the heart's intentions. This phrase also connects to <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which summarizes what the Lord requires: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Jesus' question challenges His audience to align their judgments with God's standards of righteousness, which are often countercultural and require a transformation of the heart.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples and the crowd, teaching them about discernment and the importance of understanding the times.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, they are being instructed to develop spiritual discernment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>A larger group of people who are also listening to Jesus' teachings, representing the general populace of Israel at the time.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees_and_religious_leaders.htm">The Pharisees and Religious Leaders</a></b><br>Though not directly mentioned in this verse, they are often the implicit audience in Jesus' teachings about discernment and righteousness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_judgment.htm">The Context of Judgment</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger discourse where Jesus is urging His listeners to recognize the signs of the times and to make righteous judgments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/develop_spiritual_discernment.htm">Develop Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Jesus calls us to judge for ourselves what is right, emphasizing the need for personal discernment. This requires a deep understanding of God's Word and reliance on the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognize_the_signs_of_the_times.htm">Recognize the Signs of the Times</a></b><br>Just as Jesus urged His listeners to interpret the times, we must be aware of the spiritual and moral climate around us and respond appropriately.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_judgment.htm">Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>Our judgments should be based on righteousness and truth, not on appearances or societal pressures. This requires aligning our values with biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Jesus' question implies that we have a personal responsibility to seek and understand what is right. We cannot rely solely on others for spiritual guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seek_divine_guidance.htm">Seek Divine Guidance</a></b><br>In making judgments, we must seek God's wisdom through prayer and study of the Scriptures, ensuring our decisions align with His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_bathsheba_in_the_bible.htm">Is it right to judge others?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_reading_the_bible_challenging.htm">What is the Sermon on the Plain about?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_luke_18_1-8_explain_persistent_prayer.htm">How does Luke 18:1-8 reconcile the idea of a just God with the need for persistent prayer to gain His attention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(57) <span class= "bld">Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">judge that which is just.</span> The meaning of the words is not that they did not know what was right, but that they did not act upon their knowledge. They were passing an unrighteous judgment on the preachers of repentance, on the Baptist and on the Christ, because they came to tell them of the time of their visitation, when their action ought to have been as true and spontaneous as their daily judgment about the weather. It is possible, though not, I think, probable, that the question "Why even of yourselves . . ." may have some reference to the request of the disciple, in <a href="/luke/12-13.htm" title="And one of the company said to him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.">Luke 12:13</a>, that our Lord would act as judge.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/12-57.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">why</span><br /><span class="grk">Τί</span> <span class="translit">(Ti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">don’t</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐ</span> <span class="translit">(ou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you judge</span><br /><span class="grk">κρίνετε</span> <span class="translit">(krinete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀφ’</span> <span class="translit">(aph’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">yourselves</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(heautōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">what [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">right?</span><br /><span class="grk">δίκαιον</span> <span class="translit">(dikaion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/12-57.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:57 Why don't you judge for yourselves what (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-56.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:56"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:56" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-58.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:58"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:58" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>