1 Corinthians 4:5

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1 Corinthians 4:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

6 Brothers, 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.

7 For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?

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Matthew 7:1

“Do not judge, or you will be judged.

Matthew 7:2

For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Luke 6:37

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Romans 2:1

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.

Romans 2:16

on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

Romans 14:4

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.

Romans 14:10

Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

Romans 14:11

It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”

Romans 14:12

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Romans 14:13

Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

James 4:11

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.

1 Corinthians 1:7

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 11:26

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

1 Corinthians 15:23

But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.

Matthew 24:30

At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.

Matthew 24:46

Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

James 5:7

Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.

2 Peter 3:4

“Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”

2 Peter 3:12

as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.

Jude 1:14

Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones

Revelation 1:7

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

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.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

Malachi 3:18

So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

Luke 12:1

In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Luke 12:2

There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Luke 12:3

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.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Hebrews 4:13

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.

Revelation 20:12

And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.

Matthew 25:21

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

Matthew 25:23

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

John 5:44

How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

Romans 2:7

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Romans 2:29

No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

2 Corinthians 5:10

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.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.