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Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.”

1 Corinthians 4:5

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The Corinthians have been judging their leaders and comparing them. Paul says that he does not even judge himself, and that the Lord is the one who judges him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this reason let there be no judging before the time, till the Lord comes, who will make clear the secret things of the dark, and the designs of the heart; and then will every man have his praise from God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so, then, nothing before the time judge you, till the Lord may come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of the darkness, and will manifest the counsels of the hearts, and then the praise shall come to each from God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, no juzguéis nada antes de tiempo, hasta que venga el Señor, el cual también aclarará lo oculto de las tinieblas, y manifestará los intentos de los corazones: y entonces cada uno tendrá de Dios la alabanza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por eso, no se precipiten a sacar conclusiones sobre si alguien es buen siervo o no. Esperen a que venga el Señor. Él sacará a la luz lo que está oculto en la oscuridad, y pondrá al descubierto las intenciones del corazón. Cuando ese momento llegue, cada uno recibirá de Dios la alabanza que merezca.

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