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You judge according to the flesh. I judge no one.
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Judging by Human Standards
Commentators consistently explain that "judging after the flesh" means evaluating based on superficial appearances, human standards, and preconceived biases. The Pharisees saw Jesus' humble human form and, based on this external view, dismissed His divine claims. This serves as a warning against assessing spiritual truths with worldly criteria.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
After the flesh. According to appearance; according to your carnal and corrupt mode; not according to the spiritual nature of the doctrine…
After the flesh (κατα την σαρκα). According to the standards of the flesh (2 Corinthians 5:16). The Baptist had said: …
19th Century
Anglican
Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.—The pronouns are placed in emphatic contrast. “You on your part . . . I for My …
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Baptist
Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said to them, He put clay upon my eyes, and I washed, and I see. Ther…
Jesus argued further that the Pharisees were not qualified to render a verdict on the validity of his witness because they were using the wrong cri…
16th Century
Protestant
You judge according to the flesh. This may be explained in two ways; either that they judge according to the wicked views of …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ye judge after the flesh According to their carnal affections and prejudices; taking the Messiah to be a temporal pr…
Christ is the Light of the world. God is light, and Christ is the image of the invisible God. One sun enlightens the whole world; so does one Chris…
13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist has presented Christ as teaching; now he shows two things. First, he shows the power this teaching has to give light. Seco…
