Verse 5
1 Corinthians 4:5
Bible in Basic English
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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 (Elohim).
Original Language Text
greek
ὥστε μὴ πρὸ καιροῦ τι κρίνετε, ἕως ἂν ἔλθῃ ὁ κύριος, ὃς καὶ φωτίσει τὰ κρυπτὰ τοῦ σκότους καὶ φανερώσει τὰς βουλὰς τῶν καρδιῶν, καὶ τότε ὁ ἔπαινος γενήσεται ἑκάστῳ ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ.
English Translation
So do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord comes, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts, and then praise will come to each one from God.
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