1 Corinthians 4:1-6

1So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries.

2Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

3As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human authority. I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point.

4My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.

5So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.

6Dear brothers and sisters, I have used Apollos and myself to illustrate what I’ve been saying. If you pay attention to what I have quoted from the Scriptures, you won’t be proud of one of your leaders at the expense of another.