[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.