1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required of stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In Context
1Let any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths of God.
3But to me it matters very little that I am judged by you, or by any earthly court.
Cross References
Matthew 25:23"‘Well done, good and faithful slave,’ his master replied, ‘You have been faithful over many things; enter into your master’s joy.’
Luke 16:10"The man who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much, and he who is unjust in a very little, is unjust also as much.
1 Corinthians 7:25I have no command from the Lord to give you concerning unmarried women; but I give you my opinion, and it is that of a man who, through the Lord’s mercy, is deserving of your confidence.
2 Corinthians 4:2I have renounced the hidden things of shame, not spending my life in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God; but setting forth the truth openly, I strive to commend myself to every man’s conscience as in the sight of God.
Colossians 4:7Tychicus, my beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow slave in the Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me.
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 →