Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Judging People?
11 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Judging People in the Bible
What does the Bible say about judging people? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Judging People
- 1Proverbs 10:18
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
KJV - 2
- 3Matthew 7:15
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
KJV - 4Luke 6:37
“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
KJV - 5
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- 7Romans 2:1
“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”
KJV - 8Romans 2:3
“And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?”
KJV - 9Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
KJV - 10Romans 16:17
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them .”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Judging People? (1 Verses)
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Judging People? (10 Verses)
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
“Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?”
“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”
“And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?”
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them .”
“Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Judging People
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about judging people. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about judging people and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about judging people is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on judging people needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about judging people with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about judging people, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Judging People?
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