Matthew 7:2 Meaning and Explanation
“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The standard we use to weigh others is the same standard by which we ourselves will be weighed.
What Does Matthew 7:2 Mean?
Jesus gives the reason behind His warning in verse 1. He draws on the everyday image of the marketplace, where grain was measured out with a cup or basket, to picture how our treatment of others comes back to us.
There is a moral symmetry written into God's dealings: the mercy we extend, and the severity we show, will be returned in kind. This is not cold mathematics but an invitation to generosity. If we long to be dealt with gently, we are to deal gently with others, leaving final judgment in the hands of the Lord who judges righteously.
Matthew 7:2 in the Original Language
metron (μέτρον), 'measure' -- the measuring vessel used for grain, here picturing the standard one applies to others.
Frequently Asked Questions About Matthew 7:2
What does Matthew 7:2 mean?
The standard we use to weigh others is the same standard by which we ourselves will be weighed.