Translations
Modern
Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
Traditional
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Literal
And why do you look at the splinter that is in the eye of your brother, but not notice the beam in your own eye?
Latin
Quid autem vides festucam in oculo fratris tui, et trabem in oculo tuo non vides?
Original
Greek
English
Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
Notes
Jesus encourages his disciples to serve others instead of condemning them. The contrast of a speck (speck of dust, chip of wood) to a log in the eye is an exaggerated image meant to show the huge difference (see Matthew 5:29; 23:23–24; compare Micah 6:6–8).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Beam Biblical Concept of Law Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Moses Mote Reward
Topics
Accountability Bitter Wives Blaming Others Cast the First Stone Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Conformity Hypocrites: Censorious Inconsistency: General Scriptures Concerning Mote (A Speck): A Small Particle Religion: True Take Care of Yourself Uncharitableness: General Scriptures Concerning