John 7:24 cpdv — Do not judge according to appearances, but instead judge a just judgment.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Do not judge according to appearances, but instead judge a just judgment.” "

— John 7:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 7 — Context

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Jesus responded and said to them: “One work have I done, and you all wonder.

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For Moses gave you circumcision, (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers) and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man.

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If a man can receive circumcision on the Sabbath, so that the law of Moses may not be broken, why are you indignant toward me, because I have made a man whole on the Sabbath?

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Do not judge according to appearances, but instead judge a just judgment.”

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Therefore, some of those from Jerusalem said: “Is he not the one whom they are seeking to kill?

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And behold, he is speaking openly, and they say nothing to him. Could the leaders have decided that it is true this one is the Christ?

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But we know him and where he is from. And when the Christ has arrived, no one will know where he is from.”

John 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:24 say?
John 7:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Do not judge according to appearances, but instead judge a just judgment.” ”
Where is John 7:24 in the Bible?
John 7:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 24.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 7:24.
What translation should I read John 7:24 in?
John 7:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 7:24?
John 7:24 reads (CPDV): “Do not judge according to appearances, but instead judge a just judgment.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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