1 Corinthians 4:4-5

New King James Version

⁴For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. ⁵^(A)Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to ^(B)light the hidden things of darkness and ^(C)reveal the ^[a]counsels of the hearts. ^(D)Then each one’s praise will come from God.

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1 Corinthians 4:5 motives

1 Corinthians 4:4-5

Amplified Bible

⁴I am aware of nothing against myself and I feel blameless, but I am not by this acquitted [before God]. It is the Lord who judges me. ⁵So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.

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1 Corinthians 4:4-5

New International Version

⁴My conscience^(A) is clear, but that does not make me innocent.^(B) It is the Lord who judges me.^(C) ⁵Therefore judge nothing^(D) before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes.^(E) He will bring to light^(F) what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.^(G)