John 7:24 nasb — "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

NASB

""Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.""

— John 7:24, NASB

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John 7 — Context

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Jesus answered them, "I did one deed, and you all marvel.

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"For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man.

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"If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law of Moses will not be broken, are you angry with Me because I made an entire man well on the Sabbath?

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"Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

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So some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, "Is this not the man whom they are seeking to kill?

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"Look, He is speaking publicly, and they are saying nothing to Him. The rulers do not really know that this is the Christ, do they?

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"However, we know where this man is from; but whenever the Christ may come, no one knows 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 NASB reads: “"Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous 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 (NASB): “"Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous 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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