⁴⁴ How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God^[a]?^(A)

⁴³ for they loved human praise^(A) more than praise from God.^(B)

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)

¹⁸ For it is not the one who commends himself^(A) who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.^(B)