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-# Connecting Statement:
-
-Jesus continues to teach his disciples in his Sermon on the Mount, which began in [Matthew 5:3](../05/03.md).
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 # Do not judge
 
-It is implied here that "judge" has the strong meaning of "judge harshly," "condemn" or "declare guilty." Alternate translation: "Do not condemn others"
+"Do not condemn others"
 
 # you will not be judged