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Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/nlt/luke/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; <a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And do not judge that you should not be judged; and do not condemn that you should not be condemned; forgive and you will be forgiven. <a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: <a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a> “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. <a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. <a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And do not judge and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. <a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. <a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Do not judge [others self-righteously], and you will not be judged; do not condemn [others when you are guilty and unrepentant], and you will not be condemned [for your hypocrisy]; pardon [others when they truly repent and change], and you will be pardoned [when you truly repent and change]. <a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</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. <a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released: <a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus said: Don't judge others, and God won't judge you. Don't be hard on others, and God won't be hard on you. Forgive others, and God will forgive you. <a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released: <a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Stop judging, and you will never be judged. Stop condemning, and you will never be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Do not judge others, and God will not judge you; do not condemn others, and God will not condemn you; forgive others, and God will forgive you. <a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Stop judging, and you'll never be judged. Stop condemning, and you'll never be condemned. Forgive, and you'll be forgiven. <a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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. <a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</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. <a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Do not judge, and you won't be judged. Do not condemn, and you won't be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Judge not, and you shall not be judged; condemn not, and you shall not be condemned; pardon, and you shall be pardoned; <a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Don’t judge, and you won’t be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And do not judge, and you may not be judged; do not condemn, and you may not be condemned; release, and you will be released. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And do not judge that you should not be judged; and do not condemn that you should not be condemned; forgive and you will be forgiven. <a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And judge not, and ye may not be judged; condemn not, and ye may not be condemned; release, and ye shall be released. <a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And judge not, and ye should not be judged: condemn not, and ye should not be condemned: loose ye, and ye shall be loosed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you shall be forgiven. <a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</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. <a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a> “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</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;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</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.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Judge not, and you shall not be judged; condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you shall be for given. <a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And criticise not, and you can not be criticised. Condemn not, and you can not be condemned.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And judge not, that ye be not judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: <a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> don't judge others, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Judge not, and you shall not be judged; condemn not, and you shall not be condemned; pardon, and you shall be pardoned; <a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And judge not, and ye shall not be judged; and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned. "Release, and ye shall be released.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/6-37.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2371" 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/luke/6.htm">Do Not Judge</a> 36Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinete (V-PMA-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">judge,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krithēte (V-ASP-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">you will not be judged.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/2613.htm" title="2613: katadikazete (V-PMA-2P) -- To condemn, pass sentence upon. From kata and a derivative of dike; to adjudge against, i.e. Pronounce guilty.">condemn,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2613.htm" title="2613: katadikasthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- To condemn, pass sentence upon. From kata and a derivative of dike; to adjudge against, i.e. Pronounce guilty.">you will not be condemned.</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apolyete (V-PMA-2P) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">Forgive,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apolythēsesthe (V-FIP-2P) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">you will be forgiven.</a> 38Give, 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.”…<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="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a> “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. <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/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1-3</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. / And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. / So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? <a href="/matthew/6-14.htm">Matthew 6:14-15</a> For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. <a href="/john/8-7.htm">John 8:7</a> When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.” <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10-13</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="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. <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="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a> Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a> Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11</a> A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. <a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm">Proverbs 21:2</a> All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a> If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? <a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Isaiah 33:22</a> For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven:Judge.<a href="/isaiah/65-5.htm">Isaiah 65:5</a> Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.<a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1</a> Judge not, that ye be not judged.<a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1,2</a> 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… forgive.<a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3,4</a> Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him… <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a> Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.<a href="/matthew/6-14.htm">Matthew 6:14,15</a> For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/mark/10-33.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Forgive</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Free</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/2-10.htm">Pardon</a> <a href="/mark/4-12.htm">Pardoned</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Release</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Released</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Remit</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Remitted</a> <a href="/mark/13-18.htm">Won't</a> <a href="/luke/3-9.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/luke/7-49.htm">Forgive</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/luke/11-19.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Pardon</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Pardoned</a> <a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/luke/23-16.htm">Release</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Released</a> <a href="/luke/11-4.htm">Remit</a> <a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Remitted</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Won't</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 6</div>1. <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Pharisees;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">chooses apostles;</a> 17. <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">heals the diseased;</a> 20. <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Love your Enemy</a> 37. <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Do not Judge</a> 43. <a href="/luke/6-43.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a> 46. <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">The House on the Rock</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/luke/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Do not judge, and you will not be judged. This phrase emphasizes the principle of reciprocity in human relationships, reflecting the broader biblical theme of sowing and reaping (<a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>). In the cultural context of first-century Judea, judgment often involved legal and religious assessments, where Pharisees and religious leaders were known for their strict and sometimes hypocritical judgments (<a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23-24</a>). Jesus' teaching here challenges His followers to adopt a posture of humility and self-reflection, avoiding the harsh and often hypocritical judgments that characterized the religious elite. This echoes the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as <a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm">Proverbs 21:2</a>, which reminds us that God is the ultimate judge of human hearts.Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Condemnation in this context refers to the finality of judgment, often associated with eternal consequences. The historical backdrop includes the Roman legal system, where condemnation could lead to severe penalties, including death. Jesus' instruction aligns with His broader message of mercy and grace, as seen in His interactions with sinners and outcasts (<a href="/john/8.htm">John 8:1-11</a>). This teaching is a call to reflect God's character, who is described as "compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love" (<a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a>). It also points to the eschatological hope that those who show mercy will receive mercy at the final judgment (<a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a>).Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Forgiveness is a central theme in Jesus' ministry, underscored by His parables, such as the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (<a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-35</a>). In the Jewish tradition, forgiveness was often linked to repentance and atonement, as seen in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament (Leviticus 16). Jesus expands this concept by emphasizing unconditional forgiveness, reflecting God's forgiveness of humanity through Christ's atoning sacrifice (<a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a>). This phrase also connects to the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus teaches His disciples to seek forgiveness as they forgive others (<a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Matthew 6:12</a>). The call to forgive is both a reflection of divine grace and a prerequisite for receiving it, highlighting the transformative power of forgiveness in the believer's life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, delivering a sermon that includes teachings on love, mercy, and forgiveness. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, representing all followers of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sermon_on_the_plain.htm">The Sermon on the Plain</a> The context in which this teaching is delivered, similar to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, focusing on ethical and moral instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_judgment.htm">Avoiding Judgment</a> Jesus calls us to refrain from judging others, recognizing that we are all fallible and in need of grace. The Greek word for "judge" implies a critical and condemning attitude, which we are to avoid. <a href="/topical/c/condemnation_and_mercy.htm">Condemnation and Mercy</a> Condemnation is a step beyond judgment, involving a final verdict. Jesus teaches us to leave ultimate judgment to God. By not condemning, we reflect God's mercy, which is central to the Christian faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a> Forgiveness is a recurring theme in Jesus' teachings, essential for personal peace and community harmony. The Greek word for "forgive" suggests releasing or letting go, which is crucial for spiritual freedom. <a href="/topical/r/reciprocity_in_relationships.htm">Reciprocity in Relationships</a> The principle of reciprocity is evident: how we treat others will influence how we are treated. This teaching encourages self-reflection and humility in our interactions. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_gospel.htm">Living Out the Gospel</a> By embodying these principles, we live out the gospel message, demonstrating the transformative power of Christ's love.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) Judge not, and ye shall not be judged.--See Note on <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm" title="Judge not, that you be not judged.">Matthew 7:1</a>. In St. Luke's report there is something like a climax. "Seek not to judge at all. If you must judge, be not eager to condemn."Forgive.--Better, set free, release, or acquit; the word expressing a quasi-judicial act rather than the forgiveness of a private wrong.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - Judge not, and ye shall not be judged. Jesus would have his followers avoid one great error which was too common in the religious Jewish life of his time - the habit of censoriously judging others. This uncharitable and often untrue censorship of the motives which led to the acts of others, was one of the practices of the day which stunted and marred all true healthy religious life. Condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned. That pitiless condemnation which, regardless of circumstances, condemned as sinners beyond the pale of mercy, whole classes of their fellow-country-men, publicans, Samaritans, and the like. This haughty judgment of others in the case of the dominant sects of the Jews resulted in an undue estimate of themselves. His disciples must be very careful how they judged and condemned others; their rule must be, not condemnation, but forgiveness of others. <a href="/commentaries/luke/6-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>{Do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. judge, κρίνετε (krinete) Verb - Present Imperative 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you will not be judged. κριθῆτε (krithēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive 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. {Do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. condemn, καταδικάζετε (katadikazete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2613.htm">Strong's 2613: </a> To condemn, pass sentence upon. From kata and a derivative of dike; to adjudge against, i.e. Pronounce guilty. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you will not be condemned. καταδικασθῆτε (katadikasthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2613.htm">Strong's 2613: </a> To condemn, pass sentence upon. From kata and a derivative of dike; to adjudge against, i.e. Pronounce guilty. Forgive, ἀπολύετε (apolyete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you will be forgiven. ἀπολυθήσεσθε (apolythēsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 6:37 Don't judge and you won't be judged (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/6-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 6:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 6:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 6:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 6:38" /></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>