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The Law of Reciprocity
Commentators widely agree that this verse expresses a universal principle, often cited as a proverb in Jesus's time. The standard of judgment you apply to others—whether harsh and critical or gracious and forgiving—will be the same standard applied back to you, both by other people and, ultimately, by God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 7:2
18th Century
Theologian
With what judgment, etc. This was a proverb among the Jews. It expressed a truth, and Christ did not hesitate to adopt it as conv…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 7:2
19th Century
Preacher
For with what Judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you again.
Do not…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 7:2
Using what was probably a proverbial saying, Jesus asserts that the judgmental person, by not being forgiving and loving, testifies to his own arro…
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John Gill
On Matthew 7:2
17th Century
Pastor
For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged
Both by God and men; to which agree those proverbial sentences…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 7:1–6
17th Century
Minister
We must judge ourselves and judge our own acts, but not make our word a law for everyone. We must not judge rashly, nor pass judgment on our brothe…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 7:1–14
13th Century
Philosopher
Christ fulfilled the Law regarding its precepts and its promises; now He fulfills the Law regarding its judgments. Firstly, therefore, He directs t…