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Berean Standard Bible

“For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Matthew 7:2

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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his followers against a critical, condemning spirit. The verse comes right after the command not to judge and explains the reasoning behind it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For as you have been judging, so you will be judged, and with your measure will it be measured to you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for in what judgment you judge, you shall be judged, and in what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque con el juicio con que juzgáis, seréis juzgados; y con la medida con que medís, os volverán á medir.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque de la manera como juzguen a otros, así Dios los juzgará a ustedes; Dios los va a tratar de la misma forma en que ustedes traten a los demás.

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