Parallel Verses
Godbey New Testament
So let a man consider us, as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
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.
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].
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.
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 let a man consider us, as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Here, moreover, it is required among stewards, that every one must be found faithful.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 16:25
To Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery having been hidden during the eternal times,
Titus 1:7
For it behooves the bishop to be blameless, as the steward of God; not audacious, not irascible, not given to wine, not a controvertist, not fond of filthy lucre;
1 Peter 4:10
as each one received the gift of grace, ministering the same to one another, as the good stewards of the manifold grace of God:
Matthew 13:11
He responding said to them, Because it has been given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it has not been given.
Matthew 24:45
Then who is the faithful and wise servant, whom the lord placed over his household to give them their food in season?
Mark 4:11
And He said to them, To you it has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them who are without, all things are in parables:
Luke 8:10
And He said; To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; in order that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
Luke 12:42
The Lord said, Who then is the faithful, wise steward, whom the lord will establish over his house-hold, to give them their food in season?
Luke 16:1-3
And He also spoke to His disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he was slandered to him as wasting his goods.
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak the wisdom of God having been hidden in a mystery, which God predestinated before the ages unto our glory:
1 Corinthians 3:5
Then what is Apollos? and what is Paul? But ministers through whom ye believed; even as the Lord gave to each one.
1 Corinthians 4:13
being scandalized, we entreat: we have become as the offscourings of the world, the refuse of all things until now.
1 Corinthians 9:16-18
For if I preach the gospel, there is no boasting to me; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I may not preach the gospel.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 6:4
but in everything commending ourselves, as the ministers of God, in much patience, in tribulations, in straits, in difficulties,
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they the ministers of Christ? (I speak as a mad man,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes more abundantly, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;
2 Corinthians 12:6
For if I shall wish to glory, I will not be a fool; for I speak the truth: but I fear, lest some one may consider with reference to me above what he sees me, or hears from me.
Ephesians 1:9
having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his own good pleasure, which he purposed in himself
Ephesians 6:19
and for me that the word may be given unto me in opening of my mouth, boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Colossians 1:25-27
whose minister I became, according to the economy of God which was given to me unto you, to fulfill the word of God,
Colossians 2:2
in order that their hearts may be comforted, being knitted together in divine love, and in all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, unto the perfect knowledge of the mystery of God, of Christ,
Colossians 4:3
at the same time also praying for us, in order that God may open to us the door of the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which I indeed am bound;
1 Timothy 3:6
not a novice, lest being puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:9
having the testimony of faith in a pure conscience.
1 Timothy 3:16
And assuredly great is the mystery of godliness; Who is manifested in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, was seen of angels, was preached among the Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.