It is of little(A) importance to me that I should be judged(B) by you or by any human court.[a] In fact, I don’t even judge myself. For I am not conscious of anything against myself, but I am not justified(C) by this. It is the Lord who judges me. So don’t judge(D) anything prematurely, before the Lord comes,(E) 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.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:3 Lit a human day

I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience(A) is clear, but that does not make me innocent.(B) It is the Lord who judges me.(C) Therefore judge nothing(D) before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes.(E) He will bring to light(F) what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.(G)

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