⁷ But ^(A)whatever gain I had, ^(B)I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. ⁸ Indeed, I count everything as loss because of ^(C)the surpassing worth of ^(D)knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I ^(E)have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ ⁹ and be found in him, not having ^(F)a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but ^(G)that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—

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 (A)For I am not aware of anything against myself, ^(B)but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. ⁵ Therefore ^(C)do not pronounce judgment before the time, ^(D)before the Lord comes, ^(E)who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. ^(F)Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

⁶ I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers,^[a] that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may ^(G)be puffed up in favor of one against another.