14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it remains, he will (A)receive a reward.

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14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward.(A)

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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

Therefore judge nothing(A) before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes.(B) He will bring to light(C) what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.(D)

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17 For if I do this voluntarily, I have a (A)reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a (B)commission nonetheless.

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17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward;(A) if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.(B)

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But each one must (A)examine his own work, and then he will have reason for (B)boasting, but [a]to himself alone, and not [b]to another.

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  1. Galatians 6:4 Or in regard to
  2. Galatians 6:4 Or in regard to

Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,(A) without comparing themselves to someone else,(B)

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