Luke 12:57

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

American Standard Version (1901)

And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

Bible in Basic English

And why are you, in your hearts, unable to be judges of what is right?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And why even of yourselves, do you not judge that which is just?

Free Bible Version

Why don't you think for yourselves and judge what's the right thing to do?

Geneva Bible 1599

Yea, and why iudge ye not of your selues what is right?

King James (Authorized) Version

Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

One Unity Resource Bible

Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

Translation for Translators

◄Each of you ought to determine now what is the right thing for you to do, while you still have time to do that!/Why cannot each of you determine what is the right thing for you to do now while you still have time to do that?► [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

Why do you not judge what is right for yourselves?

Noah Webster Bible

And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

World English Bible

“Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

Young's Literal Translation

'And why, also, of yourselves, judge ye not what is righteous?

Context

Reconciling with an Adversary

⁵⁶You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time?⁵⁷And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?⁵⁸Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.

Sermons

Guidelines for the Godly Man

Eli Brayley

Summary

In Luke 12:57, Jesus is urging the crowd to discern the times and make wise decisions about their spiritual lives. He uses the analogy of interpreting weather signs to emphasize the importance of understanding the signs of the times. Just as people can predict weather patterns based on observable signs, Jesus encourages his listeners to discern the spiritual realities around them. This verse serves as a call to action for believers to be spiritually vigilant and responsive to the guidance of God in their lives.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And why - judge ye - Even without the express declarations of the prophets, ye might, from what ye see and hear yourselves, discern that God has now visited his people in such a manner as he never did before.