60 Bible Verses about Judgement
In simple terms, judgment often means making decisions or choices. But in the Bible, it takes on a deeper meaning. It’s about how God judges our actions and hearts, and how we, in turn, should judge others with fairness and kindness.
These verses reveal important lessons about justice, accountability, and the ultimate judgment that awaits us. We’ll see how God’s judgment is rooted in righteousness, how we should strive to judge with love, and how, in the end, all of us will face a judgment day.
Join us as we delve into these verses, seeking wisdom and understanding about the concept of judgment as it unfolds in the Bible, and how it shapes our lives as believers.
60 Bible Verses about Judgement
Romans 2:6
“He will render to each one according to his works.”
Romans 14:10
“Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:10
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.”
Matthew 7:1
“Judge not, that you be not judged.”
Hebrews 9:27
“And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.”
Matthew 12:36
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.”
James 4:12
“There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?”
John 5:30
“I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.”
Ecclesiastes 12:14
“For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.”
1 Corinthians 4:5
“Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”
Psalm 37:30-31
“The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip.”
Revelation 20:12
“And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.”
1 Peter 1:17
“And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile.”
Luke 6:37
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
Psalm 75:7
“But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”
Matthew 16:27
“For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.”
Proverbs 21:15
“When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”
Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.”
Romans 2:16
“On that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.”
Jeremiah 11:20
“But, O Lord of hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause.”
Psalm 9:8
“And he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness.”
John 12:48
“The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.”
Isaiah 11:4
“But with righteousness, he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth.”
Proverbs 24:12
“If you say, ‘Behold, we did not know this,’ does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to his work?”
Psalm 96:13
“Before the Lord, for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.”
Matthew 25:31-32
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.”
2 Timothy 4:1
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom.”
Psalm 50:6
“The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge!”
Isaiah 3:13-14
“The Lord has taken his place to contend; he stands to judge peoples. The Lord will enter into judgment with the elders and princes of his people.”
Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.”
Joel 3:12-13
“Let the nations stir themselves up and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; for there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations.”
1 Corinthians 6:2-3
“Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!”
Revelation 19:11
“Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness, he judges and makes war.”
Deuteronomy 32:36
“For the Lord will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants, when he sees that their power is gone and there is none remaining, bond or free.”
Psalm 119:66
“Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.”
1 Peter 4:17
“For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?”
Ezekiel 18:30
“Therefore, I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, declares the Lord God. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin.”
Romans 3:19
“Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.”
Matthew 7:2
“For with the judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”
Micah 6:8
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Romans 13:4
“For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.”
Job 37:24
“Therefore, men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.”
Revelation 15:3-4
“And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.'”
Luke 18:7-8
“And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Psalm 101:1
“I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music.”
Revelation 6:10
“They cried out with a loud voice, ‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?'”
Ezekiel 34:17
“As for you, my flock, thus says the Lord God: Behold, I judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and male goats.”
Isaiah 33:22
“For the Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; he will save us.”
Acts 10:42
“And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.”
Isaiah 66:16
“For by fire will the Lord enter into judgment, and by his sword, with all flesh; and those slain by the Lord shall be many.”
Revelation 16:7
“And I heard the altar saying, ‘Yes, Lord God the Almighty, true and just are your judgments!'”
Psalm 98:9
“Before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.”
Psalm 96:10
“Say among the nations, ‘The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.'”
Acts 17:31
“Because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”
Psalm 94:15
“For justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.”
Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”
1 Corinthians 11:31
“But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”
Proverbs 16:11
“A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.”
Revelation 11:18
“The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, and for rewarding your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who fear your name, both small and great, and for destroying the destroyers of the earth.”
Daniel 7:22
“until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom.”
Conclusion
These verses touch on various aspects of judgment, including God’s judgment, our responsibility to judge righteously, and the final judgment that awaits all.
Judgment, as presented in the Bible, goes beyond mere decision-making; it encompasses God’s righteous evaluation of our actions, our responsibility to judge others with fairness and compassion, and the ultimate day of judgment that awaits us all.
Throughout these verses, we’ve encountered the idea that God’s judgment is just and fair, founded on His wisdom and righteousness. We’ve also learned about our own role in judging, emphasizing the importance of doing so with kindness and understanding.
As we reflect on these scriptures, may we seek to align our lives with God’s standards of justice and mercy, understanding that our actions and choices are subject to His righteous judgment. And as we await the final judgment, may we strive to live with integrity, compassion, and a heart filled with love, guided by the timeless wisdom found in the pages of the Bible.
