1 Corinthians 4:1
Thus let a man regard us as of helpers of Christ, and managers of mysteries of God.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
In Context
2And beyond that, it is sought in managers that any man should be found faithful.
Cross References
Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and wise bondman, whom his lord appointed over his service, to give them the provision on time?
Luke 8:10And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the others in parables, so that seeing they would not see, and hearing they would not understand.
Luke 16:1And he also said to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a manager, and this man was accused to him as squandering things possessed by him.
1 Corinthians 2:7But we speak a wisdom of God in a hidden mystery, which God predestined before the ages for our glory,
1 Corinthians 4:13being slandered, we entreat. We became as trash of the world, an offscouring of all things, until now.
2 Corinthians 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves are your bondmen through Jesus.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 4:1
In this chapter the apostle, I. Directs them how to account of him and his fellow-ministers, and therein, tacitly at least, reproves them for their unworthy carriage towards him, ver. 1-6 . II. He cautions them against pride and self-elation, and hints at the many temptations they had to conceive too highly of themselves, and despise him and other apostles, because of the great diversity in their circumstances and condition, ver. 7-13 . III. He challenges their regard to him as their father in Christ, ver. 14-16 .… Read the whole commentary →