Luke
“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
Luke 6:37
Luke 6:37 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of others, self condemnation, and forgiveness virtue — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Colossians 3:13“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Proverbs 17:9“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26
Common questions
What does Luke 6:37 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 6:37 reads: "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:" The verse speaks to forgiveness of others, self condemnation, and forgiveness virtue. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 6:37 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:" is Luke 6:37 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 6:37?
Verses that sit beside Luke 6:37 include Colossians 3:13, Mark 11:25, and Ephesians 4:32. Reading them alongside Luke 6:37 deepens the theme of forgiveness of others.
How can I pray with Luke 6:37?
Read Luke 6:37 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.