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1 Corinthians 4:3

1 Corinthians 4:3 is verse 3 of 1 Corinthians chapter 4, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

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1 Corinthians 4:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

3 I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

4 My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

5 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.

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Greek words

ἐμοὶMe myself δὲhowever εἰςto ἐλάχιστόν[the] smallest matter ἐστινit is ἵναthat ὑφ᾽by ὑμῶνyou ἀνακριθῶI may be examined ἢor ὑπὸby ἀνθρωπίνηςa human ἡμέρας·court;ἀλλ᾽In fact οὐδὲneither ἐμαυτὸνmyself ἀνακρίνω.do I examine.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

1 Corinthians 2:15
The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.

1 Samuel 16:7
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.”

John 7:24
Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”

1 Corinthians 3:13
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.

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