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Matthew 7:3

Matthew 7:3
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye?.... By "mote" is meant, any little bit of straw, or small…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And why beholdest thou the mote ... - A mote signifies any “light substance,” as dry chaff, or fine spires of grass or…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 7:1-6

Our Saviour is here directing us how to conduct ourselves in reference to the faults of others; and his expressions seem…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the mote The English word is either connected with mite(the coin) from a Latin root (minutum), or mite (the insect) from…