a[ch. 9:17]; See 1 Pet. 4:10
bSee Acts 23:1
cJob 9:2, 15; Ps. 130:3; 143:2; [1 John 3:21]
dMatt. 7:1; Rom. 2:1; [Matt. 13:29]
eSee John 21:22; Rom. 2:16
fch. 3:13
g2 Cor. 10:18; See ch. 3:8
hPs. 31:5; Luke 23:46; [Ps. 10:14; 2 Tim. 1:12]

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

The Ministry of Apostles

1This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and astewards of the mysteries of God. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 bFor I am not aware of anything against myself, cbut I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5Therefore ddo not pronounce judgment before the time, ebefore the Lord comes, fwho will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. gThen each one will receive his commendation from God.

1 Peter 4:19

19Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will hentrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

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