1 Corinthians 4:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us.

Cross References

James 5:7

My friends, be patient until the Lord returns. Think of farmers who wait patiently for the autumn and spring rains to make their valuable crops grow.

2 Corinthians 5:10

After all, Christ will judge each of us for the good or the bad that we do while living in these bodies.

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing is hidden from God! He sees through everything, and we will have to tell him the truth.

2 Corinthians 10:18

You may brag about yourself, but the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval.

Romans 2:16

when God appoints Jesus Christ to judge everyone's secret thoughts, just as my message says.

Romans 2:1

Some of you accuse others of doing wrong. But there is no excuse for what you do. When you judge others, you condemn yourselves, because you are guilty of doing the very same things.

Revelation 20:12

I also saw all the dead people standing in front of that throne. Every one of them was there, no matter who they had once been. Several books were opened, and then the book of life was opened. The dead were judged by what those books said they had done.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

God will judge everything we do, even what is done in secret, whether good or bad.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

Romans 2:29

To be a real Jew you must obey the Law. True circumcision is something that happens deep in your heart, not something done to your body. And besides, you should want praise from God and not from humans.

2 Corinthians 4:2

We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure we can be trusted.

Romans 14:4

What right do you have to criticize someone else's servants? Only their Lord can decide if they are doing right, and the Lord will make sure that they do right.

John 5:44

How could you possibly believe? You like to have your friends praise you, and you don't care about praise that the only God can give!

James 4:11

My friends, don't say cruel things about others! If you do, or if you condemn others, you are condemning God's Law. And if you condemn the Law, you put yourself above the Law and refuse to obey either it

Luke 6:37

Jesus said: Don't judge others, and God won't judge you. Don't be hard on others, and God won't be hard on you. Forgive others, and God will forgive you.

Matthew 24:46

Servants are fortunate if their master comes and finds them doing their job.

Revelation 1:7

Look! He is coming with the clouds. Everyone will see him, even the ones who stuck a sword through him. All people on earth will weep because of him. Yes, it will happen! Amen.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

You surely know that the Lord's return will be as a thief coming at night.

John 21:22

Jesus answered, “What is it to you, if I want him to live until I return? You must follow me.”

2 Peter 3:4

and say, “Didn't your Lord promise to come back? Yet the first leaders have already died, and the world hasn't changed a bit.”

Matthew 25:23

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

Malachi 3:18

Then everyone will once again see the difference between those who obey me by doing right and those who reject me by doing wrong.

Jude 1:14

Enoch was the seventh person after Adam, and he was talking about these people when he said: Look! The Lord is coming with thousands and thousands of holy angels

2 Peter 3:12

You should look forward to the day when God judges everyone, and you should try to make it come soon. On that day the heavens will be destroyed by fire, and everything else will melt in the heat.

1 Corinthians 15:23

But we must each wait our turn. Christ was the first to be raised to life, and his people will be raised to life when he returns.

1 Corinthians 11:26

The Lord meant that when you eat this bread and drink from this cup, you tell about his death until he comes.

1 Corinthians 1:7

You are not missing out on any blessings, as you wait for him to return.

Romans 2:7

He will give eternal life to everyone who has patiently done what is good in the hope of receiving glory, honor, and life that lasts forever.

Matthew 24:30

Then a sign will appear in the sky. And there will be the Son of Man. All nations on earth will weep when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Be cheerful and enjoy life while you are young! Do what you want and find pleasure in what you see. But don't forget that God will judge you for everything you do.

1 Corinthians 3:8

The one who plants is just as important as the one who waters. And each one will be paid for what they do.

Matthew 25:21

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

Job 12:22

God turns darkness to light;

Jeremiah 16:17

I can see everything you are doing, even if you try to hide your sins from me.

Jeremiah 23:25

These unfaithful prophets claim that I have given them a dream or a vision, and then they tell lies in my name.

Hosea 8:13

You sacrifice your best animals and eat the sacrificial meals, but I, the Lord, refuse your offerings. I will remember your sins and punish you. Then you will return to Egypt.

Matthew 10:26

Don't be afraid of anyone! Everything that is hidden will be found out, and every secret will be known.

John 21:23

So the rumor spread among the other disciples that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say he would not die. He simply said, “What is it to you, if I want him to live until I return?”

1 Corinthians 3:14

We will be rewarded if our building is left standing.

1 Corinthians 11:16

This is how things are done in all of God's churches, and this is why none of you should argue about what I have said.

James 5:9

Don't grumble about each other or you will be judged, and the judge is right outside the door.

Proverbs 12:8

Good sense is worthy of praise, but stupidity is a curse.

2 Corinthians 10:9

And I am not trying to scare you with my letters.