aThe Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God’s family; also in verses 13, 15 and 21.

Cross references

wver 3; See Mt 7:1
xSee 2 Co 5:10

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God;

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But you, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

NLTNew Living Translation

So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But why do you judge your brother? Or also, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

KJV 1900King James Version

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

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