Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
Now it is required of stewards, that a man 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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
now it is required in a steward, that he be found faithful.
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.
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
Images 1 Corinthians 4:2
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 4:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Christ's Servant, God's Steward
1 Let any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths of God. 2 Now it is required of stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3 But to me it matters very little that I am judged by you, or by any earthly court.
Cross References
Matthew 25:21
"'Well done, good and faithful slave,' replied his master; 'You have been faithful over many things. Enter into your master's joy.'
Matthew 25:23
"'Well done, good and faithful slave,' his master replied, 'You have been faithful over many things; enter into your master's joy.'
Luke 12:42
The Lord answered. "Who then is that faithful steward, the wise man whom his Lord will put in charge of the rations in due time?
Luke 16:10-12
"The man who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much, and he who is unjust in a very little, is unjust also as much.
1 Corinthians 4:17
With this in mind I have sent Timothy to you. He is my dear and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ; the manner in which I ever teach everywhere in every church.
1 Corinthians 7:25
I have no command from the Lord to give you concerning unmarried women; but I give you my opinion, and it is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence.
2 Corinthians 2:17
I am; for I am not like most, trafficking in the word of God, but rather from a sincere heart, like a man of God, I speak in Christ, in the very presence of God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
I have renounced the hidden things of shame, not spending my life in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God; but setting forth the truth openly, I strive to commend myself to every man's conscience as in the sight of God.
Colossians 1:7
as you learned it from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow slave. He is a faithful minister of Jesus Christ in your behalf,
Colossians 4:7
Tychicus, my beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow slave in the Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me.
Colossians 4:17
And tell Archippas to take heed to the ministry which he has received in the Lord, that he may fulfill it.