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1 Corinthians 4:5

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Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.

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Contradictions (2)

Questions where the Bible appears to say two different things, with the passages on each side set together.

  • Should we judge others?

    Jesus in Matthew 7:1 and Luke 6:37 commands his followers not to judge, and Paul echoes that in Romans 2:1 and 14:10 along with James 4:12. But Leviticus 19:15 commands righteous judgment of one's neighbor, John 7:24 has Jesus telling people to "judge righteous judgment," and Paul in 1 Corinthians 5-6 demands the Corinthians judge an immoral brother and even angels.

    Critical scholarship: Leans toward reconciliation.

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  • Should Christians judge others?

    Paul in 1 Corinthians 2:15 says the spiritual person "judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man." Two chapters later in the same letter, 1 Corinthians 4:5, he tells the same audience to "judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come."

    Critical scholarship: Leans toward reconciliation.

    Law & ethics

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