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
Images 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 of power to establish you according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, which was kept secret since the world began.
Titus 1:7
The overseer must be blameless as God's steward. He must not be self-willed, not prone to anger, not a brawler, and not violent (quarrelsome) (pugnacious), not greedy of dishonest gain.
1 Peter 4:10
According to the gift you have received, minister among yourselves, as good stewards of the increased grace (divine influence) (love) of God.
Matthew 13:11
He responded: You are allowed to know the divine secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but it is not for others to know. (The Greek word for you is plural and is applied to the disciples as a group.)
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful, thoughtful, and wise servant, whom his lord put in charge of his other servants, to give them their food at the proper time?
Mark 4:11
He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.
Luke 8:10
He said: You are meant to know the secrets of the kingdom of God. I speak to the rest in illustrations, that seeing they may not see and hearing they may not understand.
Luke 12:42
The Lord said: Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master shall appoint over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Luke 16:1-3
Jesus told his disciples: There was a rich man who had a servant who managed his property. The rich man learned that the manager was accused of wasting his master's money.
1 Corinthians 2:7
We speak the wisdom of God in a secret, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages (generations and human entities) for our glory.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
1 Corinthians 4:13
being slandered, we answer kindly. We are made as the filth of the world and are the refuse of all things to this day.
1 Corinthians 9:16-18
Though I preach the good news I do not brag about it. Preaching the good news is my duty (obligation) and I must do it! It would be terrible if I did not preach the good news!
2 Corinthians 4:5
We do not preach about ourselves, but about Christ Jesus as Lord. We are your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 6:4
In everything we commend ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they ministers of Christ? I speak as a fool. I am more in labors more abundant, beaten beyond number, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.
2 Corinthians 12:6
If I ever wanted to brag, I would not be a fool. Instead, I would be telling the truth. But I am going to spare you so that no one may think more of me than what he sees or hears about me.
Ephesians 1:9
He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.
Ephesians 3:3-9
The secret was made known to me by revelation, just as I wrote before in few words.
Ephesians 6:19
Pray on my behalf, that ability to speak may be given to me, to make known with boldness the secret of the good news.
Colossians 1:25-27
God gave me this stewardship to perform for your good. He has made me a servant of the congregation. It is for the task of fully proclaiming the word of God.
Colossians 2:2
I do this that they may be filled with courage and be united (knit) together in love. I have the full assurance that only true understanding brings. In this way they will accurately know God's secret, which is Christ himself.
Colossians 4:3
Pray also for us that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned.
1 Timothy 3:6
He should not be a new believer, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil.
1 Timothy 3:9
They should maintain the secret of the faith with a clear conscience.
1 Timothy 3:16
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'