Luke 6:41

41 And why do you see the speck [that is] in your brother's eye, but do not notice the beam of wood [that is] in your own eye?

Luke 6:41 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 6:41

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 7:3-5 ) . (See Gill on Matthew 7:3). (See Gill on Matthew 7:4). (See Gill on Matthew 7:5).

Luke 6:41 In-Context

39 And he also told them a parable: "Surely a blind person cannot lead the blind, [can he]? Will they not both fall into a pit?

40 A disciple is not superior to [his] teacher, but everyone, [when he] is fully trained, will be like his teacher.

41 And why do you see the speck [that is] in your brother's eye, but do not notice the beam of wood [that is] in your own eye?

42 How are you able to say to your brother, "Brother, allow [me] to remove the speck [that is] in your eye," [while] you yourself do not see the beam of wood in your [own] eye? Hypocrite! First remove the beam of wood from your [own] eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck [that is] in your brother's eye!

43 "For there is no good tree that produces bad fruit, nor on the other hand a bad tree that produces good fruit,