But it will be more bearable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you.
Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have been guilty of sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates me hates my Father also. If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: ‘They hated me without a cause.’
And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
Then he who is physically uncircumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who have the written code and circumcision but break the law.
And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.
“You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
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