Rückert and Meyer allege in particular the position of the words ἐν τούτῳ, in this, after the negative οὐκ, a position which makes the negative, instead of bearing on the verb, bear on ἐν τούτῳ; it is not therefore the being justified which is denied, but the being justified on this (ground), that is to say, through the fidelity of which Paul is conscious. So his speech before the elders of Ephesus at Miletus; Acts 20:18-19, Acts 20:26-27; compare 2 Corinthians 7:2; 2 Corinthians 12:17. pass(651) διδικαίωμαι defines an act of God complete in the past and determining the writer’s present state. 61, ‘Nil conscire sibi, nulla pallescere culpa.’. The Lord Jesus was to the apostle the object of all those sentiments and feelings which terminate on God. "Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:4". Used by permission of Broadman Press (Southern Baptist Sunday School Board). The Apostle Paul spent 18 months there on his Second Missionary Journey and established a church there. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. That is, he does not mean to say that ministerial fidelity is not the ground of his justification. But he must not be puffed up, either by the thought that no one had a right to judge him, or even by his own inability to see where he had failed. (Acts 26:9)." I confess, therefore, that from the main foundation of Papists there follows nothing but continual disquietude for consciences; and, accordingly, we teach that we must have recourse to the free promise of mercy, which is offered to us in Christ, that we may be fully assured that we are accounted righteous by God. 5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Greek. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/fam/1-corinthians-4.html. BibliographyHodge, Charles. DD. BibliographySchaff, Philip. We should further note that neither the words Satan nor Devil appear at … The reason given why the apostle did not, durst not, plead his own righteousness before God for justification. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. This was a thriving city with much evil. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) So when we ask God to "search us and to see if any evil way exists in us" (Psalms 139:23-24); the answer to that search will be found in the word. Counsels—The mental plans and purposes of parties and leaders. "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". It is usually objected that in this so simple sense, held by Chrysostom, Calvin, de Wette, Osiander, Edwards, the term δικαιοῦσθαι, to be justified, is taken in a purely moral sense, quite different from the ordinary dogmatic sense which it has in Paul"s writings. I know that God the judge may see imperfections where I see none. All he means is, that the question whether he was faithful, was one not to be decided by his conscience, but by the Lord. 1 Corinthians: Bible Study and Commentary. "Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:4". Paul did not consider his so. 1 Corinthians: Chapter 4. 'Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over against the other." Only his Master had the insight as well as the authority to judge him. All Rightes Reserved, Larry Pierce, Winterbourne, Ontario.A printed copy of this work can be ordered from: The Baptist Standard Bearer, 1 Iron Oaks Dr, Paris, AR, 72855. "Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:4". Angelical perfection is imperfect in his sight: angels, though they have not the least spot of sin in their natures, yet are they chargeable with folly, their nature being potentially sinful, and the heavens themselves are not clean in God's sight. 1859. By these words the apostle, in a very gentle yet effectual manner, censures those rash and precipitate judgments which the Corinthians were in the habit of pronouncing on both men and things - a conduct than which nothing is more reprehensible and dangerous. In 1 Corinthians 11:3, Paul states that the man is the “head” (kephalē) of the woman. The above interpretation, which maintains the Pauline use of δικαιόω, is that of Calovius, Rückert, Mr(652), Hn(653), Bt(654), and others. [Note: _ McGuiggan p. 55], 2. 1801-1803. reads γάρ instead of δέ, which gives an excellent meaning: "I am not justified by the fact of my good conscience; for He who maketh the only valid examination, is the Lord." Deuteronomy 27:16, Ezekiel 22:7); “I know no harm by him” is current in the Midland counties (Al(650)).—For δικαιόω ἐν, see parls. "Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:4". Putting Pentecost in Perspective (Part 4) The Firstfruits of Pentecost (Acts 2:41-47) Bob Deffinbaugh: 0.1: 2 Corinthians 8: Bob Utley: 0.1 "Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:4". 1999-2014. know = am conscious of. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ice/1-corinthians-4.html. 1599-1645. by myself — Translate, “I am conscious to myself of no (ministerial) unfaithfulness.” Bengel explains the Greek compound, “to decide in judgments on one in relation to others,” not simply to judge. For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. That is, my conscience does not accuse me of any thing. The reference to the rod in 1 Cor 4:21 belongs to the same image-complex. Instances of this expression in old English writers may be found in Davies’ Bible English. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hdg/1-corinthians-4.html. He is not speaking of the doctrine of justification; and, therefore, is not to be understood to say, ‘My justification is not thereby secured.' Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. — Melanchthon, Calvin, Rückert, Meyer, Beet maintain the application of the term to justification by faith in the ordinary sense of the word. 1832. 1 Corinthians 4:4. "Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:4". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hmc/1-corinthians-4.html. 4.I am not conscious to myself of anything faulty. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/scn/1-corinthians-4.html. Since P. accepted justification by faith in Christ, not his innocence, but his Saviour’s merit has become his fixed ground of assurance. The Apostle Paul spent 18 months there on his Second Missionary Journey and established a church there. "Mark Dunagan Commentaries on the Bible". 1 Corinthians 4:6 Context. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/1-corinthians-4.html. 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - Its Issues and Implications: Bob Deffinbaugh: 0.1: 8. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/1-corinthians-4.html. So does the image of the ways in 1 Cor 4:17: the ways that Paul teaches everywhere, “his ways in Christ Jesus,” mean a behavior pattern quite different from the human ways along which the Corinthians are walking . The requirements for a good guide are reliability and accurate knowledge. “The Lord is alone qualified for this office” (cf. 1-4 Don’t imagine us leaders to be something we aren’t. 4. It is not by the consciousness of integrity and faithfulness that I expect to be saved; and it does not follow that I claim to be free from all personal blame. For he that judgeth me is the Lord; as if he had said, "Were I to appear at man's bar, I doubt not but to come off well enough, for none knows me so well as myself; but I have to do with an heart-searching God, who knows me better than myself; and when God comes to look over my work, he will spy that which the most eagle-eyed person cannot spy. A good conscience is worth much; but, after P.’s experience, he cannot rely on its verdict apart from Christ’s. 1865-1868. ), and then the antithesis ( δέ: but indeed) to the above οὐδὲ ἐμαυτ. BibliographyTrapp, John. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/1-corinthians-4.html. BibliographyCoke, Thomas. it is not this circumstance which clears me of blame—this does not decide the matter. 2 Corinthians 4:4. Note, 2. The time in question here is the day of judgment, not the hour of conversion; and consequently the condition of justification is not faith only, but holiness and fidelity, fruits of faith. BibliographyGill, John. Go to. Note here, 1. "Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:4". For the judgment remains. Yet though conscience is no infallible judge of right in our own case, it is the best natural guide that man possesses, and when followed with profound and devout honesty the man will, by divine goodness, be guided to salvation. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Many Christians have assumed that the word kephalē has the meaning of leader or person in authority, but kephalē was rarely used with these meanings in Classical and Koinē Greek. Paul looks for his appraisement at the end (1 Corinthians 4:5), to the source from which he received his justification at the beginning. The expression ‘I know nothing by him,’ as equivalent to ‘I know nothing against his character,’ is a common one in the North of England. 1 Corinthians 3:15); but he that judges (holds an enquiry on) me is the Lord (Christ, the judge). Chapter 1: "Called to be saints" (v. 2). οὐ γὰρ σύνοιδα ἐμαυτῷ ἄτοπα πράξας, Job 27:6. The subject is love, and many consider this portion of Scripture to be Paul’s greatest literary work. 1879-90. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rwp/1-corinthians-4.html. "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". Paul is speaking of his fidelity as a steward. "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". 61, or the nihil mihi conscius sum of the Vulgate here. BibliographyAlford, Henry. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/1-corinthians-4.html. Therefore there is no standing for me, a creature, before God, in any creature-purity. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/1-corinthians-4.html. Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/gsc/1-corinthians-4.html.

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