50 Bible Verses about Judging Others
Have you ever felt like people are quick to judge you? Or have you caught yourself judging others without knowing them well? We all do it sometimes, but the Bible has something important to teach us about this. The Bible shows us how to treat others kindly and why it’s essential to be careful when we judge.
In this article, we’re going to talk about Bible verses that talk about judging others. These verses give us advice on how to treat people and how to think about them. They help us understand that we should be careful when we judge, and that we should be kind instead of quick to decide what others are like.
Imagine if we all treated each other with respect and kindness, without jumping to conclusions. The Bible can help us do that. As we read these verses, let’s remember that God wants us to be kind, patient, and understanding. He knows that nobody is perfect, and that’s why we should be careful when we think about others.
So, let’s learn from the Bible’s teachings. By being thoughtful and gentle in how we see and treat others, we can make the world a better place and show love to everyone around us.
50 Bible Verses about Judging Others
Matthew 7:1
“Judge not, that you be not judged.”
Luke 6:37
“Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
Romans 2:1
“Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.”
Romans 14:10
“But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.”
Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.”
1 Corinthians 4:5
“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.”
James 4:11-12
“Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.”
Matthew 7:2
“For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
John 8:7
“So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, ‘He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.'”
James 2:13
“For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
Luke 18:9-14
“And He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.”
Romans 14:4
“Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand.”
1 Corinthians 5:12-13
“For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?”
Colossians 2:16
“So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths.”
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
Ephesians 4:32
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
1 Samuel 16:7
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'”
Luke 6:41-42
“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye?”
Romans 14:3
“Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him.”
1 Corinthians 2:15
“But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.”
James 5:9
“Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!”
Matthew 7:3
“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?”
Luke 6:31
“And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.”
Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.”
1 Corinthians 1:10
“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”
1 Corinthians 6:1
“Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints?”
1 Corinthians 8:9
“But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak.”
1 Corinthians 10:24
“Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.”
Galatians 6:1
“Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.”
Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
James 2:1
“My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.”
Matthew 12:37
“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Romans 14:19
“Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.”
1 Corinthians 4:3-5
“But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.”
Ephesians 4:31
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.”
James 1:19-20
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
Romans 12:16
“Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.”
James 2:8-9
“If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you do well; but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors.”
Matthew 18:15
“Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.”
Luke 12:57
“Yes, and why, even of yourselves, do you not judge what is right?”
Romans 12:2
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
1 Corinthians 11:31
“For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.”
James 4:12
“There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?”
Matthew 7:5
“Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
Luke 6:36
“Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.”
Romans 12:14
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
1 Corinthians 4:6
“Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.”
1 Corinthians 13:7
“[Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
Ephesians 5:21
“Submitting to one another in the fear of God.”
James 5:12
“But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No,’ lest you fall into judgment.”
Conclusion
The Bible has shown us that judging others is something we all struggle with, but it’s important to be careful and kind in our judgments.
Remembering that we all have our flaws and struggles, the Bible encourages us to treat each other with empathy and understanding. Instead of rushing to judge, we can choose to be patient and show love. By doing this, we create a more positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
The lessons from these verses remind us that God calls us to look beyond the surface and to focus on our own actions and attitudes. This doesn’t mean we ignore harmful behavior, but it does mean that we approach others with humility and a desire to build up, rather than tear down.
As we go about our lives, let’s carry these teachings in our hearts. By practicing kindness, avoiding hasty judgments, and embracing empathy, we can make a difference in the lives of those around us. The Bible’s guidance can be a light that guides us toward better relationships, understanding, and a more compassionate world.
