4:1 One 1 should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 4:2 Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful. 4:3 So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4:4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord. 4:5 So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will 2 bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition 3 from God.
4:6 I have applied these things to myself and Apollos because of you, brothers and sisters, 4 so that through us you may learn “not to go beyond what is written,” so that none of you will be puffed up in favor of the one against the other.
1 tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is both indefinite and general, “one”; “a person” (BDAG 81 s.v. 4.a.γ).
2 tn Grk “time, until the Lord comes, who will bring to light.”
3 tn Or “praise.”
4 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.