1 Corinthians 4:1-5
English Standard Version
The Ministry of Apostles
4 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and (A)stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 (B)For I am not aware of anything against myself, (C)but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore (D)do not pronounce judgment before the time, (E)before the Lord comes, (F)who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. (G)Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
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1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Faithful Manager
4 A person should consider us in this way: as servants(A) of Christ and managers(B) of God’s mysteries.(C) 2 In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one of them be found faithful.(D) 3 It is of little(E) importance to me that I should be evaluated(F) by you or by any human court.[a] In fact, I don’t even evaluate myself. 4 For I am not conscious of anything against myself, but I am not justified(G) by this. The One who evaluates me is the Lord. 5 Therefore don’t judge(H) anything prematurely, before the Lord comes,(I) who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.(J)
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- 1 Corinthians 4:3 Lit a human day
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