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He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord shall have come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the motives of the hearts; and then the praise will come to each from God. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of human hearts; and then praise will come to each person from God. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men&#8217s hearts; and then each man&#8217s praise will come to him from God. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and make manifest the motives of hearts. And then each one’s praise will come to him from God. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So 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. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, 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. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore don&#8217t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, 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. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Therefore, don't judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will also bring to light what is hidden in the dark and reveal people's motives. Then each person will receive praise from God. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, stop judging prematurely, before the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is now hidden in darkness and reveal the motives of our hearts. Then each person will receive his praise from God. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men?s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one will get his praise from God. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord shall come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise from God. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore form no premature judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both bring to light the secrets of darkness and will openly disclose the motives that have been in people's hearts; and then the praise which each man deserves will come to him from God. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> so, then, judge nothing before the time, until the LORD may come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of the darkness, and will reveal the counsels of the hearts, and then the praise will come to each from God. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord shall have come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the motives of the hearts; and then the praise will come to each from God. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> so, then, nothing before the time judge ye, till the Lord may come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of the darkness, and will manifest the counsels of the hearts, and then the praise shall come to each from God. <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore judge ye nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who also, will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of hearts: and then shall praise be to each from God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore judge not before the time; until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall every man have praise from God. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, do not choose to judge before the time, until the Lord returns. He will illuminate the hidden things of the darkness, and he will make manifest the decisions of hearts. And then each one shall have praise from God. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore do not judge before the time, until the LORD comes, and brings to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveals the thoughts of the hearts; then shall every man have praise from God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore you should judge nothing before the time until THE LORD JEHOVAH will come, who shall illuminate the secrets of darkness and reveal the imaginations of the hearts, and then there shall be praise to each one from God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> So, then, judge nothing be fore the time, till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secret works of darkness, and will also make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall each have his praise from God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> So judge nothing before the time, until the Lord may come, who will also bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then praise shall be to each one from God. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Wherefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord come, who also will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will manifest the counsels of men?s hearts; and then shall praise be given to each from God.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> therefore suspend your judgment till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secrets of darkness, and expose the counsels of mens hearts: and then shall every man have his due reward from God. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore form no premature judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both bring to light the secrets of darkness and will openly disclose the motives that have been in people's hearts; and then the praise which each man deserves will come to him from God. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Wherefore, judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, Who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then will each one have his praise from God. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Wherefore judge nothing before the time; even until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every one have praise from God. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/4-5.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=647" 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> …4My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. 5<a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: Hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinete (V-PMA-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">judge</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/4253.htm" title="4253: pro (Prep) -- A primary preposition; fore, i.e. In front of, prior to.">before</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairou (N-GMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">the appointed time;</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Conj) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">wait until</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthē (V-ASA-3S) -- To come, go. ">comes.</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">He</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5461.htm" title="5461: phōtisei (V-FIA-3S) -- From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up.">will bring to light</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/2927.htm" title="2927: krypta (Adj-ANP) -- From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.">hidden</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4655.htm" title="4655: skotous (N-GNS) -- Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity.">in darkness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5319.htm" title="5319: phanerōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.">will expose</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1012.htm" title="1012: boulas (N-AFP) -- Counsel, deliberate wisdom, decree. From boulomai; volition, i.e. advice, or purpose.">motives</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of men’s</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardiōn (N-GFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">At that time</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastō (Adj-DMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">will receive</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/1868.htm" title="1868: epainos (N-NMS) -- Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.">praise</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> 6Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.…<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 7:1-5</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. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ... <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a> on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a> his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10-12</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. / It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” / So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26</a> So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2-3</a> There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12-13</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Psalm 90:8</a> You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a> He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Psalm 37:6</a> He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. <a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Isaiah 45:3</a> I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.judge.<a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1,2</a> Judge not, that ye be not judged… <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37</a> Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:<a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1,16</a> Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things… until.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">1 Corinthians 1:7</a> So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:<a href="/1_corinthians/11-26.htm">1 Corinthians 11:26</a> For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23</a> But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.who.<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.<a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9</a> Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.<a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.praise.<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21,23</a> His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord… <a href="/john/5-44.htm">John 5:44</a> How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?<a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7,29</a> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Counsels</a> <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Form</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Judgements</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Light</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Motives</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/acts/28-27.htm">People's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/17-4.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">Secrets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/32-28.htm">Counsels</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/ruth/4-4.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Form</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/john/7-24.htm">Judgements</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Light</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">Motives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">People's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-30.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-26.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">Secrets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Wait</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'; 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This phrase emphasizes the importance of withholding judgment until God's timing. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses divisions within the church and the premature judgments being made by its members. The "appointed time" refers to God's ultimate judgment, which aligns with the eschatological theme found throughout the New Testament, such as in <a href="/matthew/7.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a>, where Jesus warns against judging others. This reflects the understanding that human judgment is limited and often flawed, while God's judgment is perfect and all-knowing.wait until the Lord comes. The return of the Lord, or the Second Coming of Christ, is a central tenet of Christian eschatology. This phrase encourages believers to be patient and trust in God's timing. The anticipation of Christ's return is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a>. The early church lived with the expectation of Christ's imminent return, which served as a motivation for holy living and perseverance in faith.He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness This phrase speaks to God's omniscience and the eventual revelation of all things. The imagery of light and darkness is common in Scripture, symbolizing truth and falsehood, or good and evil. In <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>, the light of Christ shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. This assurance that God will reveal hidden truths provides comfort to believers who face injustice or misunderstanding, knowing that God's justice will ultimately prevail.and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. God's ability to discern the true intentions of the heart is a theme found throughout the Bible. In <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, God tells Samuel that He looks at the heart, not outward appearances. This phrase underscores the idea that human judgment is often superficial, while God's judgment penetrates to the core of one's being. It serves as a reminder for believers to examine their own hearts and motives, aligning them with God's will.At that time each will receive his praise from God. This final phrase offers hope and encouragement, promising that God will reward those who are faithful. The concept of divine reward is echoed in passages like <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a>, where the faithful servant is commended by the master. This assurance of praise from God serves as motivation for believers to live righteously and remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that their efforts are not in vain and will be recognized by God in His perfect timing.<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, providing guidance on spiritual maturity and judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and moral challenges, where the early church faced issues of division and immorality. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Jesus Christ)</a> The one who will come again to judge the living and the dead, bringing to light the hidden things and revealing the true motives of the heart.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/avoid_premature_judgment.htm">Avoid Premature Judgment</a> We are cautioned against making judgments before the appointed time. Human judgment is limited and often flawed, lacking the full perspective that only God possesses. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_timing.htm">Trust in Divine Timing</a> Believers are encouraged to wait for the Lord's return, trusting that He will reveal all things in His perfect timing. This requires patience and faith in God's ultimate justice. <a href="/topical/e/examine_personal_motives.htm">Examine Personal Motives</a> The passage challenges us to reflect on our own motives, understanding that God sees beyond our actions to the intentions of our hearts. This calls for sincere self-examination and repentance. <a href="/topical/s/seek_god's_approval.htm">Seek God's Approval</a> Ultimately, it is God's praise that matters. Our focus should be on living in a way that pleases Him, rather than seeking the approval of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 4</a> <a href="/q/is_it_consistent_that_only_god_reveals_motives.htm">In 1 Corinthians 4:5, is it historically consistent to believe that God alone can reveal hidden motives, given the multiple divine claims in ancient cultures? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_judgment_seat_of_christ.htm">What is the Judgment Seat of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_breast_implants.htm">What does the Bible say about breast implants?</a> <a href="/q/what_constitutes_a_spiritual_attack.htm">What constitutes a spiritual attack?</a><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>(5) Before the time.--This is explained by the following words to be "the day of the Lord." When this arrives the truth will be ascertainable, for God will bring into light all the things at present hidden in the darkness, and will show forth the inner motives of each heart. Then every man (and not only one party leader, as at Corinth) shall have his due and proper praise from God--not from man.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Judge nothing. St. Paul, in the Epistle to the Romans, insists with some indignation on this duty of checking the tendency to vain depreciation, both because we have not the capacity for forming adequate judgments, and because censoriousness is a very common though thoroughly unchristian vice (<a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4, 10, 13</a>). Before the time. The time is when God shall "judge the secrets of men" (<a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a>), and when "the day shall try every man's work of what sort it is" (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a>). Until the Lord come. The advent is called in the New Testament sometimes the "epiphany," and sometimes the parousia of Christ. The word used for "until" (heos an) points to a time entirely indefinite. Both; rather, also; i.e. among other things. The hidden things of darkness. "All things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do" (<a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a>; comp. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a>). God "shall illuminate the crypts of the darkness which naturally fills the self deceiving heart." The counsels of the hearts. These may bear no scrutiny, even when the actions of the life have been made to look plausible enough. And then. God only "seeth in secret" (<a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Matthew 6:4</a>), and therefore the praise and blame of men may in this life be equally unjust. Shall every man have praise of God; rather, each one shall then have his praise (i.e. such praise as he deserves) from God. Some of the Greek Fathers (e.g. Theophylact) here make "praise" a "word of intermediate sense," involving either praise or blame. But St. Paul says "praise" for two reasons - partly because he is thinking of faithful teachers like Cephas, Apollos, and himself, who were depreciated by rival factions; and partly because he, like other apostles, shows an invariable tendency to allude to the bright rather than to the dark side of judgment. The "praise from God" - the "Well done, good and faithful servant" - is so infinitely precious that it reduces to insignificance the comparative value of human praise or blame. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore Ὥστε (Hōste) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. judge κρίνετε (krinete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. nothing τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. before πρὸ (pro) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4253.htm">Strong's 4253: </a> A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. [the] proper time; καιροῦ (kairou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. [wait] until ἕως (heōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. comes. ἔλθῃ (elthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. [He] ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. will bring to light φωτίσει (phōtisei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up. what is τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hidden κρυπτὰ (krypta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2927.htm">Strong's 2927: </a> From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private. in darkness σκότους (skotous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4655.htm">Strong's 4655: </a> Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will expose φανερώσει (phanerōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5319.htm">Strong's 5319: </a> To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. motives βουλὰς (boulas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1012.htm">Strong's 1012: </a> Counsel, deliberate wisdom, decree. From boulomai; volition, i.e. advice, or purpose. of [ men’s ] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hearts. καρδιῶν (kardiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. At that time τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. each ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. will receive γενήσεται (genēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. [his] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. praise ἔπαινος (epainos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time until (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 4:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 4:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 4:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 4:6" /></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>