²⁴ “Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more.^(A)

³⁸ Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.^(A) For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”^(B)

God’s Righteous Judgment

2 You, therefore, have no excuse,^(A) you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.^(B)

¹⁰ You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister^[a]? Or why do you treat them with contempt?^(A) For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.^(B)

¹³ because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.^(A) Mercy triumphs over judgment.