1 Corinthians 4:1-5

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

[1] a man  so  account  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  a very small thing  that  I should be judged  of  or  of  man's  judgment:  yea,  I judge  not  mine own self.  [4] For  I know  nothing  by myself;  yet  not  hereby  justified:  but  he that judgeth  the Lord.  [5] Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the time,  until  the Lord  come,  who  both  will bring to light  the hidden things  of darkness,  and  will make manifest  the counsels  of the hearts:  and  then  shall every man  have  praise  of  God. 

What does 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

"The first paragraph ( 1 Corinthians 4:1-5) leads the way by making an application of the servant model and showing how that relates to their treatment of him [1]. He changes images from farm to household and insists that he is God"s servant, not theirs; and they are not allowed to judge another"s servant. While on the theme of judgment, he gently broadens the perspective to remind them again of the future judgment that all must experience." [2]