1 Corinthians 4:5-7
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
5 So then do not be judging anything before the time, until the Lord comes, Who will both[a] illuminate the hidden things of the darkness and reveal the motives[b] of the hearts. And at-that-time the praise[c] will come to each one from God.
Brothers, Learn From Apollos And Paul Not To Be Puffed Up About God’s Ministers
6 Now brothers, I applied[d] these things to myself and Apollos for your sakes, in order that in us you might learn the saying “Do not go[e] beyond the things which have been written”— in order that you might not be puffed-up, one on behalf of the one against the other. 7 For who discerns[f] you to be superior? And what do you have that you did not receive? But if indeed you received it, why do you boast as-though not having received it?
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 1 Corinthians 4:5 Or, also, indeed.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5 Or, purposes, counsels, plans.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5 Or, approval, commendation.
- 1 Corinthians 4:6 Or, adapted.
- 1 Corinthians 4:6 Or, think.
- 1 Corinthians 4:7 Or, distinguishes, differentiates, judges; and thus, regards, makes.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing