For I (A)am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this (B)acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord. Therefore (C)do not go on [a]passing judgment before [b]the time, but wait (D)until the Lord comes who will both (E)bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s (F)praise will come to him from God.

Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed (G)what is written, so that no one of you will (H)become [c]arrogant (I)in behalf of one against the other.

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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
  3. 1 Corinthians 4:6 Lit puffed up