Matthew 7:3
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
KJV
τί δὲ βλέπεις τὸ κάρφος τὸ ἐν τῷ ὀφθαλμῷ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ σου, τὴν δὲ ἐν τῷ σῷ ὀφθαλμῷ δοκὸν οὐ κατανοεῖς;
Greek NT
Quid autem vides festucam in oculo fratris tui, et trabem in oculo tuo non vides ?
Vulgate
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
ASV
And why seest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye; and seest not the beam that is in thy own eye?
Douay-Rheims
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In the original Greek
13 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.
βλέπω
blepo
verb · 132×
δέ
de
conjunction · 2781×
δοκός
dokos
noun · 6×
κάρφος
karphos
noun · 6×
κατανοέω
katanoeo
verb · 14×
οὐ
ou
particle · 1626×
σός
sos
possessive_pronoun · 27×
σύ
su
pronoun · 1071×
τίς
tis
interrogative_pronoun · 533×
ἀδελφός
adelphos
noun · 343×
ἐν
en
preposition · 2743×
ὀφθαλμός
ophthalmos
noun · 100×
ὁ
o
article · 19778×
Historic Christian voices
7 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
§678Following in the steps of the prophets and John the Baptist, Jesus announced the judgement of the Last Day in his preaching.581 Then will the conduct of each one and the secrets of hearts be brought to light.582 Then will the culpable unbelief that counted the offer of God's grace as nothing be condemned.583 Our attitude to our neighbour will disclose acceptance or refusal of g…
2. For with what judgment ye judge, says He, you shall be judged. Matthew 7:2 That is, it is not the other, says Christ, that you condemn, but yourself, and you are making the judgment-seat dreadful to yourself, and the account strict. As then in the forgiveness of our sins the beginnings are from us, so also in this judgment, it is by ourselves that the measures of our condemn…
2. But what is the meaning of, not to be wise above what is written? It is written, Matthew 7:3 Why do you behold the mote that is in your brothers's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in your own eye? and Judge not, that you be not judged. For if we are one and are mutually bound together, it behooves us not to rise up against one another. For he that humbles himself sh…
1. Anarchy is an evil, and the occasion of many calamities, and the source of disorder and confusion. For as, if you take away the leader from a chorus, the chorus will not be in tune and in order; and if from a phalanx of an army thou remove the commander, the evolutions will no longer be made in time and order, and if from a ship thou take away the helmsman, you will sink the…
A brother at Scetis committed a fault. A council was called to which Abba Moses was invited, but he refused to go. Then the priest sent someone to say to him, "Come, for everyone is waiting for you." So he got up and went. He took a leaking jug, filled it with water, and carried it with him. The others came out to meet him and said to him, "What is this, Father?" The old man sa…
Cross-references
- 2Chr 28:9 — But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, h
- 2Sam 12:5 — And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:
- Gal 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
- John 8:7 — So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
- Luke 6:41 — And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
- Luke 6:41 — And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
- Luke 18:11 — The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
- Mark 7:2 — And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.
- Mark 10:25 — It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
- Matt 15:3 — But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
- Ps 50:16 — But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?