1 Corinthians 4:2
And as for the rest, it is required of the disposers, that euery man be found faithfull.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In Context
1Let a man so thinke of vs, as of the ministers of Christ, and disposers of the secrets of God:
Cross References
Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falleth into euill: but a faithfull ambassadour is preseruation.
Matthew 25:23His master saide vnto him, It is well done good seruant, and faithfull, Thou hast bene faithfull in litle, I will make thee ruler ouer much: enter into thy masters ioy.
Luke 16:10He that is faithfull in the least, hee is also faithful in much: and he that is vniust in the least, is vniust also in much.
1 Corinthians 7:25Nowe concerning virgines, I haue no commandement of the Lord: but I giue mine aduise, as one that hath obtained mercie of the Lord to be faithfull.
2 Corinthians 4:2But haue cast from vs ye clokes of shame, and walke not in craftines, neither handle we the worde of God deceitfully: but in declaration of the trueth we approue our selues to euery mans conscience in the sight of God.
Colossians 4:7Tychicus our beloued brother and faithfull minister, and fellow seruant in the Lord, shall declare vnto you my whole state:
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 →