Parallel Verses
Amplified
So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal].
New American Standard Bible
Let a man regard us in this manner, as
King James Version
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Holman Bible
A person should consider us in this way: as servants
International Standard Version
Think of us as servants of the Messiah and as servant managers entrusted with God's secrets.
A Conservative Version
Thus let a man regard us as of helpers of Christ, and managers of mysteries of God.
American Standard Version
Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
An Understandable Version
So, a person should look at us as servants of Christ and property managers entrusted with the secret truths of God.
Anderson New Testament
Let each one so think of us as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Bible in Basic English
Let us be judged as servants of Christ, and as those who are responsible for the secret things of God.
Common New Testament
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries.
Darby Translation
Let a man so account of us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Godbey New Testament
So let a man consider us, as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
The right way for a man to think of us is as Christ's servants, and managers authorized to distribute the secret truths of God.
John Wesley New Testament
Let a man so account us, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Julia Smith Translation
So let a man reckon us, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
King James 2000
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus let a person consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries.
Modern King James verseion
So let a man think of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let men this wise esteem us, even as the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God.
Moffatt New Testament
This is how you are to look upon us, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's secret truths.
Montgomery New Testament
Let any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths of God.
NET Bible
One should think about us this way -- as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
New Heart English Bible
So let a man think of us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries.
Noyes New Testament
Let a man so account us, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Sawyer New Testament
Let a man so regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
The Emphasized Bible
Let a man, so, be reckoning of us, as officers of Christ, and stewards of sacred secrets of God.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
LET a man so account of us, as the under servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Let men look upon us as Christ's servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths of God.
Webster
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Weymouth New Testament
As for us Apostles, let any one take this view of us--we are Christ's officers, and stewards of God's secret truths.
Williams New Testament
As for us apostles, men ought to think of us as ministers of Christ and trustees to handle God's uncovered truths.
World English Bible
So let a man think of us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries.
Worrell New Testament
Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Worsley New Testament
Let a man so account of us, as the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
Let a man so reckon us as officers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God,
Themes
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Christ
Christian ministers » Servants » Of the mysteries of God
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Regard them as God's messengers
Ministers » Described as » Stewards of the mysteries of God
Ministers » Described as » Ministers of Christ
Names » Of ministers » Stewards of mysteries
Requirements » What the lord requires
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of Christ
Titles and names of ministers » Stewards of the mysteries of God
Topics
Interlinear
Logizomai
Logizomai
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 4:1
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 4:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Christ's Servant, God's Steward
1 So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal]. 2 In this case, moreover, it is required [as essential and demanded] of stewards that one be found faithful and trustworthy.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 16:25
Now to Him who is able to establish and strengthen you [in the faith] according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery [of the plan of salvation] which has been kept secret for long ages past,
Titus 1:7
For the
1 Peter 4:10
Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
Matthew 13:11
Jesus replied to them,
Matthew 24:45
Mark 4:11
He said to them,
Luke 8:10
And He said,
Luke 12:42
The Lord said,
Luke 16:1-3
Now Jesus was also saying to the disciples,
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom once hidden [from man, but now revealed to us by God, that wisdom] which God predestined before the ages to our glory [to lift us into the glory of His presence].
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Just servants through whom you believed [in Christ], even as the Lord appointed to each his task.
1 Corinthians 4:13
When we are slandered, we try to be conciliatory and answer softly. We have become like the scum of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now.
1 Corinthians 9:16-18
For if I [merely] preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about, for I am compelled [that is, absolutely obligated to do it]. Woe to me if I do not preach the good news [of salvation]!
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.
2 Corinthians 6:4
but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they [self-proclaimed] servants of Christ?—I am speaking as if I were out of my mind—I am more so [for I exceed them]; with far more labors, with far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, and often in danger of death.
2 Corinthians 12:6
If I wish to boast, I will not be foolish, because I will be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it], so that no one will credit me with more than [is justified by what] he sees in me or hears from me.
Ephesians 1:9
He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,
Ephesians 3:3-9
and that by [divine] revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have already written in brief.
Ephesians 6:19
And pray for me, that words may be given to me when I open my mouth, to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news [of salvation],
Colossians 1:25-27
In this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship which God entrusted to me for your sake, so that I might make the word of God fully known [among you]—
Colossians 2:2
[For my hope is] that their hearts may be encouraged as they are knit together in [unselfish]
Colossians 4:3
At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to us for the word, to proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have been imprisoned;
1 Timothy 3:6
and He must not be a new convert, so that he will not [behave stupidly and] become conceited [by appointment to this high office] and fall into the [same] condemnation incurred by the devil [for his arrogance and pride].
1 Timothy 3:9
but upholding and fully understanding the mystery [that is, the true doctrine] of the [Christian] faith with a clear conscience [resulting from behavior consistent with spiritual maturity].
1 Timothy 3:16
And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.