1 Corinthians 4:2

1 Corinthians 4:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
• New International Version (NIV)Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

Context of 1 Corinthians 4:2

1This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me.

1 Corinthians 4:2 word by word

Ὧδε λοιπὸν ζητεῖται ἐν τοῖς οἰκονόμοις ἵνα πιστός τις εὑρεθῇ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Moreoverλοιπόνloipon · henceforthG3063
• ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• it is requiredζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• stewardsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• stewardsοἰκονόμοςoikonomos · managerG3623
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• a manτιςtis · oneG5100
• be foundεὑρίσκωheuriskō · to find/meetG2147
• faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 4:2

• 1 Corinthians 4:17That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church.
• 1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.
• Numbers 12:7Not so with my servant Moses. He is faithful in all my house.
• Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
• Matthew 25:21His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'
• Luke 12:42And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
• Luke 16:10"One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
• 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
• Colossians 1:7just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf
• Colossians 4:7Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 4:2

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Moreover … - The fidelity required of stewards seems to be adverted to here, in order to show that the apostles acted from a higher principle than a desire to please man, or to be regarded as at the head of a party; and they ought so to esteem them as bound, like all stewards, to be faithful to the master whom they served. It is required … - It is expected of them; it is the “main” or “leading” thing in their office. Eminently in that office fidelity is…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5Paul highlights his loyalty and sincere intentions as an apostle of Christ. However, only God can judge a person's heart.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Moreover--The oldest manuscripts read, "Moreover here" (that is, on earth). The contrast thus is between man's usage as to stewards (1Co 4:2), and God's way (1Co 4:3). Though here below, in the case of stewards, inquiry is made, that one man be found (that is, proved to be) faithful; yet God's steward awaits no such judgment of man, in man's day, but the Lord's judgment in His great day. Another argument against the Corinthians for their partial…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 4:2

• Faithfulness
• Minister, Christian
• Servant
• Steward
• Zeal, Religious

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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