1 Corinthians 4:1

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

So let each one think of us in this way—as Messiah’s helpers and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2In this case, moreover, what is required of stewards is to be found trustworthy. 3But to me it matters very little to be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

1 Corinthians 4:1 word by word

Οὕτως ἡμᾶς λογιζέσθω ἄνθρωπος ὡς ὑπηρέτας Χριστοῦ καὶ οἰκονόμους μυστηρίων θεοῦ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Letλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049
• a manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• of usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• of the ministersὑπηρέτηςhupēretēs · servantG5257
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• stewardsοἰκονόμοςoikonomos · managerG3623
• of the mysteriesμυστήριονmustērion · mysteryG3466
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 4:1

• 1 Corinthians 4:13When we are slandered, we speak kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the dregs of all things—even to this moment.
• 2 Corinthians 12:6For if I should want to boast, I would not be foolish—for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no one may think more of me than what he sees in me or hears from me—
• 1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you came to trust—and to each as the Lord gave.
• 1 Corinthians 9:16For if I proclaim the Good News, I have no reason to boast—for pressure is put on me and woe to me if I don’t proclaim the Good News!
• Matthew 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master put in charge of his household to give them food at the proper time?
• 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Messiah Yeshua as Lord—and ourselves as your slaves for Yeshua’s sake.
• 2 Corinthians 6:4But as God’s servants, we are commending ourselves in every way—in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
• 2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Messiah? I am more so—I speak like I’m out of my mind—in labors much more, in prisons much more, in beatings more brutal, near death often.
• Colossians 1:25I became its servant according to God’s commission, given to me for you, in order to declare His message in full—
• 1 Timothy 3:6He must not be a new believer, or he may become puffed up and fall into the same judgment as the devil.
• Luke 12:42And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their food portion at the proper time?
• Luke 16:1Now Yeshua was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a household manager, and this manager was accused of squandering his belongings.
• 1 Peter 4:10As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of the many-sided grace of God.
• 1 Corinthians 2:7Rather, we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery—a wisdom that has been hidden, which God destined for our glory before the ages.
• Matthew 13:11And He replied to them, “To you has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
• Mark 4:11And He told them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God. But for those who are outside, everything is in parables, so that

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

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 4:1

• 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