1 Corinthians 4:2
Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In Context
1So let a man think of us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
Matthew 25:23"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Luke 16:10He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy.
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Colossians 4:7All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the 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 →