Therefore (A)do not go on [a]passing judgment before [b]the time, but wait (B)until the Lord comes, who will both (C)bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of human hearts; and then (D)praise will come to each person from God.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Lit judging anything
  2. 1 Corinthians 4:5 I.e., the appointed time of judgment

Paul’s Use of Freedom

Am I not (A)free? Am I not an (B)apostle? Have I not (C)seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not (D)my work in the Lord? If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you; for you are the (E)seal of my (F)apostleship in the Lord.

My defense to those who examine me is this:

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Or do only [a](A)Barnabas and I have no right to refrain from [b]working?

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 9:6 Lit I and Barnabas
  2. 1 Corinthians 9:6 I.e., to support themselves

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