Luke Chapter 6 · Verse 41
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Original Language Analysis
Τί
why
G5101
Τί
why
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
1 of 22
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀφθαλμῷ
eye
G3788
ὀφθαλμῷ
eye
Strong's:
G3788
Word #:
9 of 22
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφοῦ
brother's
G80
ἀδελφοῦ
brother's
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
11 of 22
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδίῳ
thine own
G2398
ἰδίῳ
thine own
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
19 of 22
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
ὀφθαλμῷ
eye
G3788
ὀφθαλμῷ
eye
Strong's:
G3788
Word #:
20 of 22
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
Cross References
John 8:7So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.Romans 2:1Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.James 1:24For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Historical Context
Pharisees judged others harshly excused self. Condemned Sabbath healings while neglecting justice mercy. See ceremonial violations miss moral failures. Jesus exposes hypocrisy. Church discipline must begin with self-examination Galatians 6:1 restore in spirit of gentleness considering yourself. Not that church cannot judge (1 Cor 5) but must do humbly. Medieval church sometimes harsh judgment without self-reflection. Reformation emphasized all sinners need grace. Modern cancel culture judges harshly no grace. Christian discipline balances truth grace humility accountability. Must remove log before removing speck.
Questions for Reflection
- What does exaggerated image log versus speck teach about hypocrisy of judging others harshly?
- How should believers balance necessity of church discipline with humility about own sin?
Analysis & Commentary
Why beholdest thou mote in brother eye but perceivest not beam in own eye. Why ti what reason. Beholdest blepeis observe notice. Mote karphos splinter speck. Brother adelphou fellow believer. Eye ophthalmo. Perceivest katanoeis consider. Not ou negative. Beam dokon log plank. Own idiō your own. Hyperbole exaggeration for effect. Judge minor faults in others ignore major faults in self. Hypocritical judgment. Must examine self before judging others. Reformed theology emphasizes self-examination confession of own sin before addressing others. Church discipline requires humility not self-righteousness.