And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

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

And why seest thou the mote in thy brother's eye: but the beam that is in thy own eye thou considerest not?

But why lookest thou on the mote which is in the eye of thy brother, but perceivest not the beam which is in thine own eye?

And why dost thou behold the mote that is in thy brother's eye, and the beam that is in thine own eye dost not consider?

And why behold you the mote that is in your brother's eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye?

"And why look at the splinter in your brother's eye instead of giving careful attention to the beam in your own?

And why do you take note of the grain of dust in your brother's eye, but take no note of the bit of wood which is in your eye?

And why do you see the speck of chaff that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

And why do you see the straw that is in your brother's eye, while the log that is in your own eye, you do not consider?

And why do you look at the speck of sawdust in someone's eye, while you pay no attention at all to the plank of wood in your own?

And why beholdest thou the mote - See this explained on Matthew 7:3-5 (note).

(8) And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
(8) Hypocrites who are very severe reprehenders of others are very quick to spitefully spot other men's faults, but very blind to see their own.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye,.... A lesser sin in comparison of others; for all sins are not alike, as the Stoics asserted: and though none are to be countenanced and indulged, yet some are not so severely to be animadverted upon as others, the nature, occasions, circumstances, and aggravations considered; for no man is perfect, or wholly free from sin; nor are the words preceding to be understood of such a perfection; for which reason perhaps these words, with what follow, are mentioned:
but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? meaning a greater sin, such are guilty of, who are inquisitive searchers into the faults of others, and severe animadverters on them; and yet are blind to their own iniquities, and take no notice of them. These proverbial expressions were delivered by Christ on the mount, and are the same with those in Matthew 7:3. See Gill on Matthew 7:3. See Gill on Matthew 7:4. See Gill on Matthew 7:5.

(See on Matthew 7:3-5, Matthew 7:16-27.)

The mote that is in thy brother's eye. See notes on Matthew 7:3-5.

Matthew 7:3.