⁵ Therefore judge nothing^(A) before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes.^(B) He will bring to light^(C) what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.^(D)

¹² There is only one Lawgiver and Judge,^(A) the one who is able to save and destroy.^(B) But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?^(C)

⁵ But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.^(A)