American Standard Version
1 Corinthians 4:1
1Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 4:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- New International Version (NIV)This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed.
- English Standard Version (ESV)This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Context of 1 Corinthians 4:1
Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3But 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.
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Οὕτως ἡμᾶς λογιζέσθω ἄνθρωπος ὡς ὑπηρέτας Χριστοῦ καὶ οἰκονόμους μυστηρίων θεοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 4:1
- 1 Corinthians 4:13being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things, even until now.
- 2 Corinthians 12:6For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.
- 1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.
- 1 Corinthians 9:16For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.
- Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
- 2 Corinthians 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
- 2 Corinthians 6:4but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
- 2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I more; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths oft.
- Colossians 1:25whereof I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to fulfil the word of God,
- 1 Timothy 3:6not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
- Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
- Luke 16:1And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods.
- 1 Peter 4:10according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
- 1 Corinthians 2:7but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that hath been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory:
- Matthew 13:11And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
- Mark 4:11And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 4:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Let a man so account of us - This is a continuation of the subject in the preceding chapter; and should not have been divided from it. The fourth chapter would have begun better at 1 Corinthians 4:6, and the third should have ended with the fifth verse ( 1 Corinthians 4:5;). As of the ministers of Christ - ̔ . The word ̔ means an under-rower, or one, who, in the trireme, quadrireme, or quinquereme galleys, rowed in one of the undermost benches; but it…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Let a man - Let all; let this be the estimate formed of us by each one of you. So account of us - So think of us, the apostles. As the ministers of Christ - As the servants of Christ. Let them form a true estimate of us and our office - not as the head of a faction; not as designing to form parties, but as unitedly and entirely the servants of Christ; see 1 Corinthians 3:5. And stewards - Stewards were those who presided over the affairs of a family, and…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The true character of gospel ministers. (1-6) Cautions against despising the apostle. (7-13) He claims their regard as their spiritual father in Christ, and shows his concern for them. (14-21) Verses 1-6 Apostles were no more than servants of Christ, but they were not to be undervalued. They had a great trust, and for that reason, had an honourable office. Paul had a just concern for his own reputation, but he knew that he who chiefly aimed to please men…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Do not see Paul and Apollos as leaders competing for followers. They are servants of Christ, explaining God's mysteries. They are stewards managing the master's business (as in Luke 12:42). Their lives focus on their master's concerns, not their own. mysteries of God: See study note on 1 Corinthians 2:7.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-211Co 4:1-21. True View of Ministers: The Judgment Is Not to Be Forestalled; Meanwhile the Apostles' Low State Contrasts with the Corinthians' Party Pride, Not That Paul Would Shame Them, but as a Father Warn Them; for Which End He Sent Timothy, and Will Soon Come Himself. 1. 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…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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