1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Cross References (37)

  • James 5:7 (31)

    Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patien

  • 2 Corinthians 5:10 (28)

    For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the

  • 1 Corinthians 3:13 (22)

    his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire wil

  • Hebrews 4:13 (19)

    Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom w

  • Romans 2:16 (17)

    on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:18 (17)

    For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

  • Ecclesiastes 12:14 (14)

    For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

  • Romans 2:1 (12)

    You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are c

  • Revelation 20:12 (10)

    And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of

  • 1 Peter 1:7 (9)

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may resul

  • Romans 2:29 (8)

    No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the writ

  • Romans 14:10–13 (8)

    Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment s

  • Romans 14:4 (7)

    Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is ab

  • 2 Corinthians 4:2 (7)

    Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On th

  • John 5:44 (7)

    How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

  • Matthew 24:46 (6)

    Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.

  • Matthew 7:1–2 (6)

    “Do not judge, or you will be judged.

  • Luke 6:37 (6)

    Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiv

  • James 4:11 (6)

    Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and jud

  • John 21:22 (5)

    Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”

  • Revelation 1:7 (5)

    Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the e

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (5)

    For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

  • Luke 12:1–3 (5)

    In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak f

  • 1 Peter 5:4 (5)

    And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

  • Matthew 25:23 (4)

    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in c

  • Matthew 24:30 (4)

    At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see

  • 2 Peter 3:4 (4)

    “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has

  • Malachi 3:18 (4)

    So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

  • 1 Corinthians 1:7 (3)

    Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Jude 1:14 (3)

    Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones

  • Romans 2:7 (3)

    To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:26 (3)

    For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

  • Ecclesiastes 11:9 (3)

    Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of you

  • 2 Peter 3:12 (3)

    as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements w

  • 1 Corinthians 15:23 (3)

    But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:8 (2)

    He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

  • Matthew 25:21 (2)

    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in c