Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then every man will receive his commendation from God.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Wherefore (ωστε). As in 3:21 which see.

Judge nothing (μη τ κρινετε). Stop passing judgment, stop criticiz…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore. In view of the danger of being deceived in your judgment, and the impossibility of certainly knowing the failings of the heart.…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Before the time.—This is explained by the following words to be “the day of the Lord.” When this arrives, the truth will be ascer…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The apostle leaps forward to the return of Christ when all Christians will have their works examined at the judgment seat of Christ ([Reference 2 C…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Therefore judge nothing before the time. From this conclusion it is clear that Paul did not mean to rebuke every kind of judgment without …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore judge nothing before the time. This is said to prevent rash and precipitate judgment, and agrees with that well…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Apostles were no more than servants of Christ, but they were not to be undervalued. They had a great trust and, for that reason, had an honourable …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having rebuked the Corinthians for glorying in certain ministers, the Apostle now confronts them for looking down on other ministers. In this regar…

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