Although the Lord is already judging his servants, the outcome of his judgment will become known only on the day when he comes. Then he will reveal the secrets of all people’s hearts, secrets that he has fully known all along (1 Kings 8:39; Psalm 139:1–2; Hebrews 4:12–13).
5 C'est pourquoi ne jugez de rien avant le temps, jusqu'à ce que vienne le Seigneur, qui mettra en lumière ce qui est caché dans les ténèbres, et qui manifestera les desseins des cœurs. Alors chacun recevra de Dieu la louange qui lui sera due.