Matthew 7:5
Matthew 7:5 | |
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Book | Gospel of Matthew |
Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Matthew 7:5 is the fifth verse of
Content
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads:
- Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye;
- and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.[1]
The World English Bible translates the passage as:
- You hypocrite! First, remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye.[citation needed]
The Novum Testamentum Graece text is:
- ὑποκριτά, ἔκβαλε πρῶτον ἐκ τοῦ ὀφθαλμοῦ σοῦ τὴν δοκόν, καὶ τότε διαβλέψεις ἐκβαλεῖν τὸ κάρφος ἐκ τοῦ ὀφθαλμοῦ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ σου.[citation needed]
Analysis
This verse continues the metaphor of a person with a plank in their own eye who criticizes someone for a speck in that person's eye. In this verse, Jesus argues that one must first remove the plank before going on to remove the speck. This verse warns us against hypocrisy, seeing the flaw (sin) in another while ignoring the obvious sin in our own lives. Jesus always made clear that judging was to be done by the Father, and humans should concern themselves with making their own soul ready for acceptance into the kingdom of God. The focus should always be on God’s grace, and in obedience rooting out the sin in our lives rather than concerning ourselves with the sins of others. [2]
The implication is that it is impossible for one to ever completely clear away their own flaws, and thus the opportunity to begin judging others will never arise. Hill sees this statement as in the same spirit as the famous "He who is without sin" teaching of John 8:7.[3]
Uses
Composer Georg Philipp Telemann[4] uses this verse together with
Rev. David Smith has written a book based on this verse called, "Removing the Plank". It gives the story of his rethinking of the conservative views of sexuality and the church.[7]
Commentary from the Church Fathers
References
- ^ "MATTHEW 7:5 KJV "Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast..."".
- ^ Luz, Ulrich. Matthew 1-7: A Commentary. trans. Wilhelm C. Linss. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 1989.
- ^ Hill, David. The Gospel of Matthew. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1981
- ^ "3è dimanche de l'Avent" section at Georg Philipp Telemann, Catalogue TWV 01: Cantates d'église, Temps de l'Avent[permanent dead link] (www
.musiqueorguequebec .ca ) - ^ (in German) Der Harmonische Gottesdienst, Texts at www
.mibacom .de /downloads / - ^ Toccata Classics. Liner notes to Georg Philipp Telemann: Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst – Hamburg, 1725–26, Vol. 4. 2012.
- ^ "Removing The Plank – By David Smith". Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ a b "Catena Aurea: commentary on the four Gospels; collected out of the works of the Fathers. Oxford: Parker, 1874. Thomas Aquinas". Oxford, Parker. 1874. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Preceded by Matthew 7:4 |
Gospel of Matthew Chapter 7 |
Succeeded by Matthew 7:6 |