1 Corinthians 4:1 KJV — MannaFest

1 Corinthians 4:1

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

KJV

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ASV

Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

WEB

So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

YLT

Let a man so reckon us as officers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God,

DBT

Let a man so account of us as servants of Christ, and stewards of [the] mysteries ofGod.

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1 Corinthians — A pastoral letter answering a long list of questions and problems — unity, ethics, worship, and the resurrection — written to a gifted but divided church.

Author: Paul, with Sosthenes (1:1)
Date: c. AD 55, from Ephesus

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1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
Matthew 25:14
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Titus 1:7
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

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They were stewards of God's household, high-stewards in his kingdom of grace. They did not set up for masters, but they deserved respect and esteem in this honourable service. When they did their duty in it, and approved themselves faithful: It is required in stewards that a man be found faithful (

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

account . . . us--Paul and Apollos. ministers of Christ--not heads of the Church in whom ye are severally to glory (1Co 1:12); the headship belongs to Christ alone; we are but His servants ministering to you (1Co 1:13;

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

Let a man account us, as servants of Christ - The original word properly signifies such servants as laboured at the oar in rowing vessels; and, accordingly, intimates the pains which every faithful minister takes in his Lord's work. O God, where are these ministers to be found? And stewards of the mysteries of God - Dispenseth of the mysterious truths of the gospel.

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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