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Alan, that is not the judgement that is being talked about.
Matthew 7:2
NIV
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
RSV
For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get.
KJV
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
DBY
for with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you.
YLT
for in what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged, and in what measure ye measure, it shall be measured to you.
It's not saying don't judge, it is implying that if your going to judge then you better have your own act together first.
I would recommend you get a concordance and look up the word judge. Follow through each passage and it becomes clearer.
Chris |
