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Matthew 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 28

1 Do not judge, that you may not be judged;

2 for with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured again to you.

3 But why do you look on the chip that is in the eye of your brother, but do not see the beam in your eye?

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ ends his sermon on the mount, warns of rash judgment, 7 exhorts to prayer, 13 to enter in at the narrow gate, 15 and to beware of false prophets.

Key Greek Words

κρίνω to judge G2919
αἰτέω to ask G154
πύλη gate G4439
ψευδοπροφήτης false prophet G5578
καρπός fruit G2591
ἐξουσία authority G1849

People & Context

Jesus

Teacher who concludes the Sermon on the Mount, astonishing the crowds by teaching with authority

Timeline

The Two Foundations

Jesus concludes His sermon by comparing those who do His words to a wise man who builds his house securely on the rock.

Matthew 7:24-29

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