1 Corinthians 4:5

5 Therefore 1do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait 2until the Lord comes who will both 3bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's 4praise will come to him from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5 In-Context

3 But to me it is a very small thing that I may be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself.
4 For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord .
5 Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God.
6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed what is written, so that no one of you will become arrogant in behalf of one against the other.
7 For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

Cross References 4

  • 1. Matthew 7:1; Romans 2:1
  • 2. John 21:22; Romans 2:16
  • 3. 1 Corinthians 3:13
  • 4. Romans 2:29; 1 Corinthians 3:8; 2 Corinthians 10:18

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Lit "judging anything"
  • [b]. I.e. the appointed time of judgment
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