1 Corinthians 4:3

But it is a small thing to me that I am judged by you or by man's judging; I am not even a judge of myself.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.

In Context

2And it is right for such servants to be safe persons.

4For I am not conscious of any wrong in myself; but this does not make me clear, for it is the Lord who is my judge.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 16:7But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not take note of his face or how tall he is, because I will not have him: for the Lord's view is not man's; man takes note of the outer form, but the Lord sees the heart.

1 Corinthians 2:15But he who has the Spirit, though judging all things, is himself judged by no one.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 4:2-7

The Stewardship of the Apostles. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will… Read the whole commentary →

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