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I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But to me, it is the smallest matter that I be examined by you or by a human court. In fact, neither do I examine myself. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But to me it is an insignificant matter that I would be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But to me it is a very small thing that I should be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But [as for me personally] it matters very little to me that I may be judged by you or any human court [on this point]; in fact, I do not even judge myself. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It is of little importance to me that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I don’t even judge myself. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It is of little importance to me that I should be evaluated by you or by any human court. In fact, I don&#8217t even evaluate myself. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> it doesn't matter to me if I am judged by you or even by a court of law. In fact, I don't judge myself. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It means very little to me that you or any human court should cross-examine me. I don't even ask myself questions. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now, I am not at all concerned about being judged by you or by any human standard; I don't even pass judgment on myself. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> It is a very small thing to me that I should be examined by you or by any human court. In fact, I don't even evaluate myself. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man's judgment. Yes, I do not judge my own self. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man's judgment: yes, I judge not my own self. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I however am very little concerned at undergoing your scrutiny, or that of other men; in fact I do not even scrutinize myself. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by a human court. Yes, I don’t even judge my own self. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to me it is for a very little thing that by you I may be judged, or by man’s Day, but I do not even judge myself, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But to me, it is the smallest matter that I be examined by you or by a human court. In fact, neither do I examine myself. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to me it is for a very little thing that by you I may be judged, or by man's day, but not even myself do I judge, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to me it is the least that I be judged by you, or by man's day: but neither do I judge myself.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But to me it is a very small thing to be judged by you, or by man's day; but neither do I judge my own self. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But as for me, it is such a small thing to be judged by you, or by the age of mankind. And neither do I judge myself. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> It does not concern me in the least that I be judged by you or any human tribunal; I do not even pass judgment on myself; <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But as for me, it is of little importance that I am judged by you or by any one else: because I do not judge myself. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But to me this is a slight matter that I am judged by you or by any man. I do not even judge myself.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But with me, it matters very little, that I should be judged by you, or by the judgment of men: indeed, I do not judge myself. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But to me it is the smallest matter, that I may be judged by you, or by human day: but I do not judge myself. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But it is my least consideration that I should be judged by you, or by human opinion: yea I decide not respecting myself. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as for me, it is a matter of no great concern that I should be called to account by you, or any human authority; not that I am my own judge; <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I however am very little concerned at undergoing your scrutiny, or that of other men; in fact I do not even scrutinize myself. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, with me, it is a very small thing, that I should be judged by you, or by man's day; yea, I do not even judge myself. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But to me it is of very small moment to be judged by you, or by any man's judgement; nor indeed do I judge myself: <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=630" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Servants of Christ</a> …2Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3<a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">care very little,</a> <a href="/greek/1646.htm" title="1646: elachiston (Adj-ANS-S) -- Superlative of elachus; used as equivalent to mikros; least."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">however,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">if</a> <a href="/greek/350.htm" title="350: anakrithō (V-ASP-1S) -- From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine.">I am judged</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hyph’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/442.htm" title="442: anthrōpinēs (Adj-GFS) -- Belonging to human beings (especially as contrasted with God), human (as contrasted with divine). From anthropos; human.">any human</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-GFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">court.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">In fact,</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even."></a> <a href="/greek/350.htm" title="350: anakrinō (V-PIA-1S) -- From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine.">I do not even judge</a> <a href="/greek/1683.htm" title="1683: emauton (PPro-AM1S) -- Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'.">myself.</a> 4My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a> “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4</a> Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/james/4-11.htm">James 4:11-12</a> Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. / There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a> Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">1 Corinthians 2:15</a> The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-3.htm">1 Corinthians 9:3</a> This is my defense to those who scrutinize me: <a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">2 Corinthians 10:18</a> For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1</a> You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. <a href="/john/5-44.htm">John 5:44</a> How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4</a> Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37</a> Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Matthew 23:28</a> In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10</a> Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Isaiah 11:3</a> And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yes, I judge not my own self.it is.<a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">1 Corinthians 2:15</a> But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.<a href="/john/7-24.htm">John 7:24</a> Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.judgment.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a> Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-3.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Court</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Examined</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">However</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">Human</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Little</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/psalms/139-3.htm">Scrutinize</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Scrutiny</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Self</a> <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Small</a> <a href="/acts/8-10.htm">Smallest</a> <a href="/daniel/11-33.htm">Undergoing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Court</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-24.htm">Examined</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">However</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">Human</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Scrutinize</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">Scrutiny</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Self</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Smallest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm">Undergoing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 4</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">In what account the apostles ought to be regarded.</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">We have nothing which we have not received.</a> 9. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">The apostles spectacles to the world, angels, and men;</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">the filth and offscouring of the world;</a> 15. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-15.htm">yet our fathers in Christ;</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-16.htm">whom we ought to follow.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. Paul's statement reflects his confidence in his apostolic authority and his understanding of divine judgment. In the context of Corinth, a city known for its diverse and often contentious culture, Paul's ministry faced scrutiny and criticism. The phrase "judged by you" refers to the Corinthian believers who were divided and questioning Paul's authority. The mention of "any human court" suggests a broader application, indicating that Paul is not concerned with human opinions or legal judgments. This reflects a theme found in <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a>, where Paul emphasizes pleasing God rather than people. The cultural context of Corinth, a hub of philosophical debate and legal proceedings, underscores the significance of Paul's disregard for human judgment.In fact, I do not even judge myself. Paul's statement here highlights his reliance on God's judgment rather than self-assessment. This reflects a deep humility and recognition of human limitations in understanding one's own heart and motives. The phrase connects to <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a>, where Paul acknowledges that his conscience is clear but that it does not justify him. This aligns with <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>, which speaks of the deceitfulness of the human heart. Paul's approach is a model of Christian humility, recognizing that ultimate judgment belongs to God alone. This perspective is consistent with the teachings of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/7.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a>, where He warns against judging others, emphasizing that judgment is God's prerogative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. Paul is emphasizing his role as a servant of Christ and steward of God's mysteries. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges. The church in Corinth faced issues of division and immorality, which Paul addresses in his letters. 3. <a href="/topical/h/human_court.htm">Human Court</a> Represents the judgment and opinions of people, both within and outside the church. Paul contrasts this with divine judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment_over_human_judgment.htm">Divine Judgment Over Human Judgment</a> Paul emphasizes that God's judgment is what truly matters. We should focus on living according to God's standards rather than seeking approval from others. <a href="/topical/s/self-reflection_and_humility.htm">Self-Reflection and Humility</a> While Paul mentions not even judging himself, this highlights the importance of humility and self-awareness. We should be cautious in self-assessment, recognizing our limitations and biases. <a href="/topical/f/freedom_from_human_opinion.htm">Freedom from Human Opinion</a> Believers are encouraged to find freedom in Christ, not being swayed by the opinions or judgments of others. This freedom allows us to serve God wholeheartedly. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_god.htm">Accountability to God</a> Ultimately, we are accountable to God for our actions and decisions. This accountability should guide our conduct and priorities.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) But with me it is a very small thing . . .--As, however, the Corinthians had actually "judged" various of their teachers, the Apostle assures them that their judgment--or the judgment of the world generally--is to him "a very small matter"--nay, no earthly judgment is of any concern to him. He does not even judge himself as worthy and faithful because he is not conscious of any unfaithfulness; yet that is no justification to him--his only judge is the Lord.Man's judgment.--The literal translation is man's day. Some have thought they saw in it a provincialism or a Hebraism. Probably, however, the explanation is that St. Paul lived with the idea of the day of the Lord as the judgment day so constantly before him, that he uses the words as synonymous. (Comp. also <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm" title="Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.">1Corinthians 3:13</a>, "the day shall declare it.")<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - But. The Corinthians might have expected that the conclusion of St. Paul's remarks would be a recognition of their right to sit in judgment on his faithfulness; but it is, on the contrary, an expression of his complete indifference to their shallow and unfair estimate, and an appeal to the approval of his own conscience and to the judgment of the Lord. It is a very small thing; literally, it is for the least. That I should be judged of you; rather, that I should be examined by you (anakritho). Technically the word anakrisis means "an examination preliminary to trial." Or of man's judgment; literally, of man's day. The brief day of human life is bounded by too narrow an horizon for accurate judgments. Many of the greatest and best men have felt, like Lord Bacon, that they must leave to other generations the right estimate of their characters, views, and actions. St. Jerome reckons the expression "day" for "judgment" among the "Cilicisms" of St. Paul (Jeremiah, 'Ad Algas.,' 10), i.e. the expressions due to his early training in Cilicia. More probably (as Grotius thinks) there is a reference to the "day" fixed for earthly trials (diem dicere, equivalent to "to impeach"), and to the phrase "the day of judgment" - "the woeful day" of <a href="/jeremiah/17-16.htm">Jeremiah 17:16</a>. The word "day" in all languages and idioms signifies "judgment" (Hammond). From dies, a day, comes the phrase "a diet." A "daysman" means an arbitrator. Yea, I judge not mine own self. Here, as in the previous clause and in <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4</a>, the verb is not krino, I judge, but anakrino, I examine. Thus the verse discourages all morbid self introspection. It also shows that St. Paul is not arrogantly proclaiming himself superior to the opinion of the Corinthians, but is pointing out the necessary inadequacy of all human judgments. The heart is too liable to self deceit (<a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9, 10</a>) to enable it to pronounce a judgment with unerring accuracy. Hence neither a man's contemporaries nor the man himself can form any final estimate of him or of his fitting position, because their knowledge is too imperfect. History often reverses the decision of contemporaries. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I Ἐμοὶ (Emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. care very little, ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. however, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. if ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. I am judged ἀνακριθῶ (anakrithō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_350.htm">Strong's 350: </a> From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine. by ὑφ’ (hyph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). any human ἀνθρωπίνης (anthrōpinēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_442.htm">Strong's 442: </a> Belonging to human beings (especially as contrasted with God), human (as contrasted with divine). From anthropos; human. court. ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. In fact, ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I do not even judge ἀνακρίνω (anakrinō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_350.htm">Strong's 350: </a> From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine. myself. ἐμαυτὸν (emauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1683.htm">Strong's 1683: </a> Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 4:3 But with me it is a very (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 4:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 4:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 4:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 4:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>