1Cor 4:4 | JFB | STEP | 4. by myself —Translate, "I am conscious to myself of no (ministerial) unfaithfulness." BENGEL explains the Greek compound, " to decide in judgments on one in relation to others," not simply to judge. am I not hereby justified —Therefore conscience is not an infallible guide. Paul did not consider his so. This verse is directly against the judicial power claimed by the priests of Rome.

1 Corinthians 4:4

4. by myself—Translate, "I am conscious to myself of no (ministerial) unfaithfulness." BENGEL explains the Greek compound, "to decide in judgments on one in relation to others," not simply to judge.

am I not hereby justified—Therefore conscience is not an infallible guide. Paul did not consider his so. This verse is directly against the judicial power claimed by the priests of Rome.