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Look Beyond the Surface
Jesus commands his listeners to stop judging "according to appearance," which commentators explain means judging superficially or without careful reflection. Instead, He calls for "righteous judgment," which involves looking deeper at the spirit of God's law, the truth of a situation, and the evidence at hand, rather than just the initial, outward impression.
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:24
18th Century
Theologian
Judge not according to the appearance. Not as a thing first offers itself to you, without reflection or candour. In appearance, t…
AT Robertson
On John 7:24
According to appearance (κατ' οψιν). And so, superficially. See 11:44. Also not "righteous" (δικαιαν) judgment.
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:24
19th Century
Bishop
Judge not according to the appearance.—He has put the case before them in its true light and from their own point of view…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:24–25
19th Century
Preacher
Perhaps some of the same people who had asked Christ, "Who goeth about to kill thee?" now inquired, "Is not this he, whom they seek to…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:24
Circumcision was initiated by Abraham (Genesis 17:9–14) and explicitly commanded in the law of Moses (Leviticus 12:3). Beca…
John Calvin
On John 7:24
16th Century
Theologian
Judge not according to the appearance. Having concluded his defense, he also rebukes them because they are carried away by wicked disposit…
John Gill
On John 7:24
17th Century
Pastor
Judge not according to the appearance
Or through respect of persons, and so as to please men, the Scribes and Pharis…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:14–24
17th Century
Minister
Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own discovery, but is from God's word, through the teaching of His…