1 Peter 4:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Good

Titus 1:7

The manifold

General references

1 Corinthians 12:7

3 John 1:5

Bible References

Good

Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

"Who, then," replied the Master, "is that trustworthy steward, the careful man, who will be placed by his master over his establishment, to give them their rations at the proper time?

Jesus said to his disciples: "There was a rich man who had a steward; and this steward was maliciously accused to him of wasting his estate.

Let men look upon us as Christ's servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths of God.

For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.

The manifold

In fulfillment of the charge which God had entrusted to me, I laid the foundation like a skillful master-builder; but another man is now building upon it. Let every one take care how he builds;

Gifts differ, but the Spirit is the same;

But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.

Therefore, as God's fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.

Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,

And he it is who gave to the Church Apostles, Prophets, Missionaries, Pastors, and Teachers,

General references

To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.

Dear friend, whatever you do for our Brothers is done in a Christian spirit--even when they are strangers to you.