1 Peter 4:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Good

Titus 1:7

The manifold

General references

1 Corinthians 12:7

3 John 1:5

Bible References

Good

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?

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?

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.

People should regard us as servants of Christ. God has trusted us with his secrets.

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.

The manifold

According to the grace of God that is given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let every man take heed how he builds.

There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

By the divine influence of God I am what I am. His grace was not given to me in vain for I labored more than all of them. Yet it was not I. It was the divine influence and favor of God in me.

Working together with him we plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain (to no purpose) (in emptiness).

To me, the very least of all the holy ones, was given grace (loving divine influence) to preach to the people of the nations the untraceable riches of Christ.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.

General references

The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose.

Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you do for the brothers and strangers.