Read Full ChapterTherefore 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore{G5620} judge{G2919}{(G5720)} nothing{G3361}{G5100} before{G4253} the time{G2540}, until{G2193}{G302} the Lord{G2962} come{G2064}{(G5632)}, who{G3739} both{G2532} will bring to light{G5461}{(G5692)} the hidden things{G2927} of darkness{G4655}, and{G2532} will make manifest{G5319}{(G5692)} the counsels{G1012} of the hearts{G2588}: and{G2532} then{G5119} shall every man{G1538} have{G1096}{(G5695)} praise{G1868} of{G575} God{G2316}.
Strong's King James
(5) So then don't be judging anything before the season until The אָדוֹן Adonai-Lord comes, who will both enlighten that hidden in darkness and reveal the motive of hearts. At that time, everybody's praise will come from The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God!
The F.O.G
[5] So stop making premature judgments about anyone's service! Wait until the Master returns. He will shine His light into every dark corner, exposing hidden motives and secret thoughts. Then each person will receive their true commendation from יהוה Himself.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so, then, nothing before the time judge ye, till the Lord may come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of the darkness, and will manifest the counsels of the hearts, and then the praise shall come to each from God.
Young's Literal Translation
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