1 Corinthians 4:2
Here, furthermore, it is sought in stewards, that, faithful, one be found.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In Context
1Let a man, so, be reckoning of us, as officers of Christ, and stewards of sacred secrets of God.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:17A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
Matthew 25:23His lord said unto him—Well-done! good and faithful servant,—Over a few things, wast thou faithful, over many things, will I appoint thee: Enter into the joy of thy lord.
Luke 16:10The faithful in least, in much also, is, faithful, and, he that in least is unrighteous, in much also, is, unrighteous.
1 Corinthians 7:25But, concerning them who are virgin, injunction of the Lord, have I none; yet, a judgment, do I give, as one who hath obtained mercy from the Lord to be, faithful:
2 Corinthians 4:2But 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 unto every conscience of men, in the sight of God.
Colossians 4:7All the things which relate unto myself, shall Tychicus make known unto you—the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant 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 →