Parallel Verses
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.
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 Let a man regard us in this manner, as
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 16:25
Now to him that is able to confirm you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was concealed from times eternal
Titus 1:7
For the bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not arrogant, not quick to anger, not given to wine, not hurtful, not greedy of dishonest gain,
1 Peter 4:10
Let each one according to the gift that he has received, administer it unto the others, as a good steward of the diverse graces of God.
Matthew 13:11
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and prudent slave, whom his lord has made ruler over his household to give them food in due season?
Mark 4:11
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but unto those that are without, all these things are done in parables,
Luke 8:10
And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the others in parables that seeing they might not see and hearing they might not understand.
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward whom his lord shall make ruler over his household to give them their portion of food in due season?
Luke 16:1-3
And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God predestined before the ages unto our glory,
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who then is Paul? and who is Apollos? but servants by whom ye believed, each one according to that which the Lord gave.
1 Corinthians 4:13
being blasphemed, we intreat; we are made as the filth of this world and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.
1 Corinthians 9:16-18
For though I preach the gospel, I have no reason to glory, for it is an obligation laid upon me; for woe is me, if I do not preach the gospel!
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your slaves for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 6:4
But in all things showing ourselves as the ministers of God in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more, in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.
2 Corinthians 12:6
Therefore if I should desire to glory in these things, I should not be a fool; for I would say the truth, but now I forbear lest anyone should think of me above that which he sees me to be or that he hears of me.
Ephesians 1:9
having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he has purposed in himself,
Ephesians 3:3-9
how that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery (as I wrote above in a few words,
Ephesians 6:19
and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Colossians 1:25-27
of which I am made a minister by the dispensation of God which is given to me in you, to fulfil the word of God,
Colossians 2:2
that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in charity and in all the riches of the fulfilled understanding to know the mystery of the God and Father and of the Christ;
Colossians 4:3
praying also together for us that God would open unto us the door of the word, to speak the mystery of the Christ, for which I am also in bonds,
1 Timothy 3:6
not a novice, lest being puffed up, he fall into judgment of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:9
holding the mystery of the faith together with a pure conscience.
1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.