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Now to me, it is a very small thing that I should be examined[a] by you, or by a human day of judgment. But I do not even examine myself ! For I am conscious of nothing against myself, but I have not been declared-right[b] by this, but the One examining me is the Lord. So then do not be judging anything before the time, until the Lord comes, Who will both[c] illuminate the hidden things of the darkness and reveal the motives[d] of the hearts. And at-that-time the praise[e] will come to each one from God.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 4:3 That is, as to his faithfulness, his execution of his stewardship.
  2. 1 Corinthians 4:4 That is, before God. Or, vindicated.
  3. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Or, also, indeed.
  4. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Or, purposes, counsels, plans.
  5. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Or, approval, commendation.

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