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Luke 12:57
And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples immediately after rebuking those who read natural weather patterns but ignore the spiritual climate.
The words — The Greek verb κρίνετε (krinete) translates literally as "judge you" and anchors the verse's direct challenge.
The thread — The text commands discernment that parallels John 7:24’s instruction to judge justly rather than by outward appearances.
Why it lands — The verse asks readers to apply their practical observation skills to recognize the urgent spiritual reality of the present moment.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
Cross-references
- John 7:24 Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
- Deuteronomy 32:29 If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
- Acts 2:40 With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.”
- Acts 13:26 Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
- 1 Corinthians 11:14 Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,
- Matthew 21:32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
- Luke 21:30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
- Matthew 21:21 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.
- Matthew 15:10 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand.