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| − | * In the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible, this verse contains the phrase "Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged: but judge righteous judgment." What is righteous judgment? | + | * ''JST.'' In the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible, this verse contains the phrase "Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged: but judge righteous judgment." What is righteous judgment? (Notice however that there is no change in [[3 Ne 14:1]].) |
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| + | * ''Showing mercy and not judging.'' In the preceding chapter, Jesus has advocated showing mercy and being reconciled to our brother. How does not judging (unrightouesly) relate to these previous teachings? | ||
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| + | Compare the hyperbole of this verse with that in [[Matt 5:29]]. | ||
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Questions
Verse 1
- JST. In the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible, this verse contains the phrase "Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged: but judge righteous judgment." What is righteous judgment? (Notice however that there is no change in 3 Ne 14:1.)
- Showing mercy and not judging. In the preceding chapter, Jesus has advocated showing mercy and being reconciled to our brother. How does not judging (unrightouesly) relate to these previous teachings?
Lexical notes
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add lexical notes
Exegesis
Verse 3
Compare the hyperbole of this verse with that in Matt 5:29.
Related links
Verse 2
- See BrianJ's post "The Lord will judge unrighteously?" at the Feast blog.
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