1 Corinthians 4:2
And beyond that, it is sought in managers that any man should be found faithful.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In Context
1Thus let a man regard us as of helpers of Christ, and managers of mysteries of God.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador is health.
Matthew 25:23His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman. Thou were faithful over a few things, I will appoint thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Luke 16:10The man faithful in the least is faithful also in much, and the man unrighteous in the least is unrighteous also in much.
1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning the virgins I have no commandment of Lord, but I give an opinion, as having obtained mercy from Lord to be trustworthy.
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the covert things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor misrepresenting the word of God, but by the disclosure of the truth, commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.
Colossians 4:7Tychicus will make known to you all things about me, the beloved brother and faithful helper and fellow bondman in Lord.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 4:2-7
The Stewardship of the Apostles. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will… Read the whole commentary →