1 Corinthians 4:4

The Passion Translation

even though my conscience is clear. But that doesn’t mean I stand acquitted before the Lord, for the only judge I care about is him!

Cross References

Psalm 130:3

Lord, if you measured us and marked us with our sins, who would ever have their prayers answered?

Psalm 143:2

Don’t bring me into your courtroom for judgment, for there is no one who is righteous before you.

Psalm 19:12

How would I discern the waywardness of my heart? Lord, forgive my hidden flaws whenever you find them.

Psalm 26:12

Among the worshipers I will praise Yahweh, for I am safe and secure because of you!

Psalm 50:6

And the heavens declare his justice: “God himself will be their judge, and he will judge them with righteousness!” Pause in his presence

Proverbs 21:2

We may think we’re right all the time, but God thoroughly examines our motives.

Proverbs 29:26

Everyone curries favor with leaders. But God is the judge, and justice comes from him.

John 21:17

Then Jesus asked him again, “Peter, son of Jonah, do you have great affection for me?” Peter was saddened by being asked the third time and said, “My Lord, you know everything. You know that I burn with love for you!” Jesus replied, “Then feed my lambs!

Acts 23:1

Paul fixed his eyes on the members of the council and said, “My brothers, up to this day I have lived my life before God with a perfectly clear conscience.”

Romans 2:13

For it’s not merely knowing the law that makes you right with God, but doing all that the law says that will cause God to pronounce you innocent.

Romans 4:2

Was it by his good works of keeping the law? No. For if it was by the things he did, he would have something to boast about, but no one boasts before God.

1 Corinthians 4:3

But personally, I’m not the least bit concerned if I’m judged by you or any verdict I receive from any human court. In fact, I don’t even assume to be my own judge,

1 Corinthians 4:5

So resist the temptation to pronounce premature judgment on anything before the appointed time when all will be fully revealed. Instead, wait until the Lord makes his appearance, for he will bring all that is hidden in darkness to light and unveil every secret motive of everyone’s heart. Then, when the whole truth is known, each will receive praise from God.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We rejoice in saying with complete honesty and a clear conscience that God has empowered us to conduct ourselves in a holy manner and with no hidden agenda. God’s marvelous grace enables us to minister to everyone with pure motives, not in the clever wisdom of the world. This is especially true in all of our dealings with you.

2 Corinthians 5:10

For one day we will all be openly revealed before Christ on his throne so that each of us will be duly recompensed for our actions done in life, whether good or worthless.