Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
now it is required in a steward, that he be found faithful.
New American Standard Bible
In this case, moreover, it is required
King James Version
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Holman Bible
In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one of them be found faithful.
International Standard Version
Now it is required of servant managers that each one should prove to be trustworthy.
A Conservative Version
And beyond that, it is sought in managers that any man should be found faithful.
American Standard Version
Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Amplified
In this case, moreover, it is required [as essential and demanded] of stewards that one be found faithful and trustworthy.
An Understandable Version
Furthermore, one thing required of [good] property managers is that they prove dependable.
Anderson New Testament
Now it is required in stewards, that each one be found faithful.
Bible in Basic English
And it is right for such servants to be safe persons.
Common New Testament
Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Darby Translation
Here, further, it is sought in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Godbey New Testament
Here, moreover, it is required among stewards, that every one must be found faithful.
Goodspeed New Testament
Now further, what is always demanded of managers is that they can be depended on.
John Wesley New Testament
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Julia Smith Translation
And besides it is sought in stewards, that any one be found faithful.
King James 2000
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In this case, moreover, it is sought in stewards that one be found faithful.
Modern King James verseion
And the rest, it is sought among stewards that one be found faithful.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Furthermore it is required of the stewards that they be found faithful.
Moffatt New Testament
Now in this matter of stewards your first requirement is that they must be trustworthy.
Montgomery New Testament
Now it is required of stewards, that a man be found faithful.
NET Bible
Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.
New Heart English Bible
Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
Noyes New Testament
Here moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Sawyer New Testament
But, moreover, it is required of stewards that one should be found faithful.
The Emphasized Bible
Here, furthermore, it is sought in stewards, that, faithful, one be found.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Moreover it is expected of stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Now what we look for in stewards is that they should be trustworthy.
Webster
Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
Weymouth New Testament
This being so, it follows that fidelity is what is required in stewards.
Williams New Testament
Now in this matter of trustees the first and final requirement is that they should prove to be trustworthy.
World English Bible
Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
Worrell New Testament
Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that one be found faithful.
Worsley New Testament
Now it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Youngs Literal Translation
and as to the rest, it is required in the stewards that one may be found faithful,
Themes
Business » Fidelity in » Required of stewards
Business life » Fidelity » Required of stewards
Faithfulness » Especially required in » Ministers
Faithfulness » Of men » Required of stewards
Fidelity » In business » Required of stewards
Requirements » What the lord requires
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be faithful to them
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Required of stewards
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Faithfulness required
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Corinthians 4:2
Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 4:2
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 4:2
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 4:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Christ's Servant, God's Steward
1 Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries. 2 now it is required in a steward, that he be found faithful. 3 as for me, it is a matter of no great concern that I should be called to account by you, or any human authority; not that I am my own judge;
Cross References
Matthew 25:21
his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions.
Matthew 25:21
his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions.
Matthew 25:21
his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions.
Matthew 25:23
his lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust: go in and partake of your master's joy.
Luke 12:42
Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant,
Luke 16:10-12
He that is faithful in a small trust, will be faithful in a greater: and he that is unfaithful in a little, will be unfaithful in much.
1 Corinthians 4:17
'tis for this end I have sent you Timothy, who is my dear disciple, and a faithful christian, who will inform you how I behave my self in every church where I teach the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 7:25
As to the case of celibacy, I have no positive instructions: yet my advice deserves to be regarded, as coming from one the divine favour has distinguished.
2 Corinthians 2:17
for we are not like others, who adulterate the word of God; but we preach the pure gospel of Christ, as I receiv'd it from God, and as in the presence of God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
renouncing all secret dishonesty, and void of all artifice, I deliver the word of God unadulterated, and recommend my self by urging the truth home to every man's conscience, as in the presence of God.
Colossians 1:7
which you heard was offer'd to you, by the instructions of Epaphras, our dear fellow-servant, who is to you a faithful minister of Christ:
Colossians 4:7
As to what relates to me, you will be inform'd of it by Tychicus my dear brother, who is a faithful minister of the Lord, and serves him with me.
Colossians 4:17
that you read the epistle from Laodicea. give Archippus this instruction from me, take care to discharge the function, you