A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 7:1

"Judge not, that ye be not judged." — Matthew 7:1 (ASV)

Judge not (μη κρινετε). The habit of censoriousness, sharp, unjust criticism. Our word critic is from this very word. It means to separate, distinguish, discriminate. That is necessary, but pre-judice (prejudgment) is unfair, captious criticism.