Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
Now what we look for in stewards is that they should be trustworthy.
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.
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.
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 men look upon us as Christ's servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths of God. 2 Now what we look for in stewards is that they should be trustworthy. 3 But it weighs very little with me that I am judged by you or by any human tribunal. No, I do not even judge myself;
Cross References
Matthew 25:21
'Well done, good, trustworthy servant!' said his master. 'You have been trustworthy with a small sum; now I will place a large one in your hands; come and share your master's joy!'
Matthew 25:23
'Well done, good, trustworthy servant!' said his master. 'You have been trustworthy with a small sum; now I will place a large one in your hands; come and share your master's joy!'
Luke 12:42
"Who, then," replied the Master, "is that trustworthy steward, the careful man, who will be placed by his master over his establishment, to give them their rations at the proper time?
Luke 16:10-12
He who is trustworthy in the smallest matter is trustworthy in a great one also; and he who is dishonest in the smallest matter is dishonest in a great one also.
1 Corinthians 4:17
This is my reason for sending Timothy to you. He is my own dear faithful child in the Master's service, and he will remind you of my methods of teaching the Faith of Christ Jesus-methods which I follow everywhere in every Church.
1 Corinthians 7:25
With regard to unmarried women, I have no command from the Master to give you, but I tell you my opinion, and it is that of a man whom the Master in his mercy has made worthy to be trusted.
2 Corinthians 2:17
Unlike many people, we are not in the habit of making profit out of God's Message; but in all sincerity, and bearing God's commission, we speak before him in union with Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:2
No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.
Colossians 1:7
It is just what you learned from Epaphras, our dear fellow- servant, who, as a minister of the Christ, faithfully represents us,
Colossians 4:7
Our dear Brother, Tychicus, will tell you all about me. He is a faithful minister, and a fellow-servant in the Master's cause.
Colossians 4:17
Give this message to Archippus--'Take care to discharge to the best of your ability the office to which you were appointed in the Master's Cause.'