King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the way you judge others is how you will be judged -- the measure with which you measure out will be used to measure to you.
Berean Standard Bible:
For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
American Standard Version:
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1722} with{G3739} what{G1063} judgment{G2917} ye judge{G2919}, ye shall be judged{G2919}: and{G2532} with{G1722} what{G3739} measure{G3358} ye mete{G3354}, it shall be measured{G488} to you{G5213} again{G488}.
Cross-References (KJV):
James 2:13
- For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
Mark 4:24
- And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
Luke 6:38
- Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Obadiah 1:15
- For the day of the LORD [is] near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.
Psalms 18:25
- With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
Psalms 18:26
- With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.
Revelation 18:6
- Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.
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Commentary for Matthew 7:2
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G2917
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κρίμα
Transliteration: kríma
Pronunciation: kree'-mah
Description: from κρίνω; a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime")):--avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment. - Strong's Number: G2919
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κρίνω
Transliteration: krínō
Pronunciation: kree'-no
Description: properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially); by implication, to try, condemn, punish:--avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, esteem, judge, go to (sue at the) law, ordain, call in question, sentence to, think. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3358
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέτρον
Transliteration: métron
Pronunciation: met'-ron
Description: an apparently primary word; a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree):-- measure. - Strong's Number: G3354
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετρέω
Transliteration: metréō
Pronunciation: met-reh'-o
Description: from μέτρον; to measure (i.e. ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e. allot by rule):--figuratively, to estimate:--measure, mete. - Strong's Number: G488
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀντιμετρέω
Transliteration: antimetréō
Pronunciation: an-tee-met-reh'-o
Description: from ἀντί and μετρέω; to mete in return:--measure again. - Strong's Number: G5213
There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῖν
Transliteration: hymîn
Pronunciation: hoo-min'
Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).