John 7:24

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Nolite judicare secundum faciem, sed justum judicium judicate.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

John 7:1–52

This chapter describes Jesus at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus used parts of the feast to reveal his true identity to his fellow Jews and to show that he had fulfilled the feast's essential meaning (see 7:37–39; 8:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Circumcision in the New Testament

Events

Feast of Tabernacles

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Nathanael Sabbath Spirit of Jesus Christ Teacher

Topics

Appearances Attraction Being Judgmental Being Wrongly Judged Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Disagreement Discernment Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Justice: General Scriptures Concerning Passing Judgment People Judging You Positive Influence Prejudice Racism Racism and Slavery Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Stereotypes Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In Uncharitableness: General Scriptures Concerning

John 7:24

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