Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. New Living Translation So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. English Standard Version This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Berean Standard Bible So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Berean Literal Bible So let a man regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries. King James Bible Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. New King James Version Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. New American Standard Bible This is the way any person is to regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. NASB 1995 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. NASB 1977 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Legacy Standard Bible Let a man consider us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Amplified Bible 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]. Christian Standard Bible A person should think of us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of the mysteries of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible A person should consider us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of God’s mysteries. American Standard Version Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Contemporary English Version Think of us as servants of Christ who have been given the work of explaining God's mysterious ways. English Revised Version Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation People should think of us as servants of Christ and managers who are entrusted with God's mysteries. Good News Translation You should think of us as Christ's servants, who have been put in charge of God's secret truths. International Standard Version Think of us as servants of the Messiah and as servant managers entrusted with God's secrets. Majority Standard Bible So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries 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 a person should consider us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants and stewards of God’s mysteries. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLet a man so reckon us as officers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God, Berean Literal Bible So let a man regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries. Young's Literal Translation Let a man so reckon us as officers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God, Smith's Literal Translation So let a man reckon us, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLET a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ, and the dispensers of the mysteries of God. Catholic Public Domain Version Accordingly, let man consider us to be ministers of Christ and attendants of the mysteries of God. New American Bible Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. New Revised Standard Version Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHIS is the way you should consider us: as the servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English In this way, let us be esteemed by you as Ministers of The Messiah and the stewards of the mysteries of God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLet each one so think of us as ministers 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. Haweis New Testament LET a man so account of us, as the under servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Mace New Testament Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries. 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. 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Servants of Christ1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.… Cross References Matthew 24:45-47 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. Luke 12:42-44 And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 2 Corinthians 6:4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; 2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. Colossians 1:25 I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. 1 Timothy 3:15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. Titus 1:7 As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. Hebrews 3:5 Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. Hebrews 5:4 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. Romans 16:25-26 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— Ephesians 3:2 Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, Treasury of Scripture Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. account. 1 Corinthians 4:13 Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. 2 Corinthians 12:6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. the ministers. 1 Corinthians 3:5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 1 Corinthians 9:16-18 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! … Matthew 24:45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? and stewards. Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? Luke 16:1-3 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods… Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; mysteries. 1 Corinthians 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. Mark 4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: Jump to Previous Account Apostles Christ Christ's God's Judged Manner Ministers Mysteries Officers Ought Regard Responsible Secret Secrets Servants Stewards Think Truths ViewJump to Next Account Apostles Christ Christ's God's Judged Manner Ministers Mysteries Officers Ought Regard Responsible Secret Secrets Servants Stewards Think Truths View1 Corinthians 4 1. In what account the apostles ought to be regarded.7. We have nothing which we have not received. 9. The apostles spectacles to the world, angels, and men; 13. the filth and offscouring of the world; 15. yet our fathers in Christ; 16. whom we ought to follow. So then This phrase serves as a conclusion or a transition from the previous thoughts. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul has been addressing divisions within the church and the tendency of the Corinthians to elevate certain leaders over others. "So then" indicates a shift to a practical application of his teachings. It is a call to action, urging the Corinthians to adopt a new perspective based on the truths he has just expounded. men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God (1-5) The first five verses of this chapter contain a further argument against party-spirit as it existed in the Corinthian Church--viz., that God alone can judge of any man's work whether it be worthy, and that God, unlike man, who selects only some one for praise, will give to every worker his own proper share of approval. (1) Man.--In a generic sense means "every one" (as in 1Corinthians 11:28, and Galatians 6:1). Us--i.e., Paul himself and Apollos. As of the ministers of Christ.--Better, as ministers of Christ. The word used for "ministers" here expresses more strongly the idea of subordination than the word which occurs in 1Corinthians 3:5. It implies not only those who are under one superior, but those who are in a still inferior position--the officer who has to obey orders, as in Matthew 5:25--a "servant" (Matthew 26:58). Though servants, their office is one of great trust; they are "stewards" to whom the owner of the house has entrusted the care of those sacred things--"mysteries"--which heretofore have been hidden, but are now made known to them, his faithful subordinates. It is to be remembered that even the steward in a Greek household was generally a slave. . . . Verses 1-5. - Judgments, human and Divine, respecting ministers. Verse 1. - Let a man so account of us. Since it is inevitable that Christians should form some estimate of the position of their ministers, he proceeds to tell them what that estimate should be. Ministers are not to be unduly magnified, for their position is subordinate; they are not to be unduly depreciated, for if they are faithful they may appeal from frivolous human prejudices and careless depreciations to that only Judge and Master before whom they stand or fall. Ministers; here huperetas; in 1 Corinthians 3:5 diakonous. They are huperetai (in its derivation "under rowers") in their relation to Christ; diakonoi in their relation to men. Of Christ; and therefore responsible to Him. Stewards; dispensers, subordinate distributors. These "agents" were higher slaves (Luke 16:1-8). Of the mysteries of God. The word "mysteries" means truths once hidden but now revealed; as in Luke 8:10, "Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God." In later patristic usage the word means "sacraments;" but St. Paul has expressly said (1 Corinthians 1:17) that his mission was to preach the gospel, not primarily to administer the sacraments. (For descriptions of the work of a minister according to St. Paul's lofty ideal, see the pastoral Epistles, and 1 Thessalonians 2:7-11; Colossians 1:25-29; Acts 20:18-21, 24-28. St. Peter's is given in 1 Peter 4:10, 11; 1 Peter 5:2-4.) A minister is not to be estimated as a supernatural teacher, or a civil autocrat, or an infallible critic, but as an ambassador from Christ, who reveals to the "initiated" that which they could not otherwise know.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek So then,Οὕτως (Houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). men ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. ought to regard λογιζέσθω (logizesthō) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3049: To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. servants ὑπηρέτας (hypēretas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5257: From hupo and a derivative of eresso; an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate. of Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. stewards οἰκονόμους (oikonomous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3623: A household manager, a steward, guardian. of the mysteries μυστηρίων (mystēriōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3466: From a derivative of muo; a secret or 'mystery'. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Links 1 Corinthians 4:1 NIV1 Corinthians 4:1 NLT 1 Corinthians 4:1 ESV 1 Corinthians 4:1 NASB 1 Corinthians 4:1 KJV 1 Corinthians 4:1 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 4:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 4:1 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 4:1 French Bible 1 Corinthians 4:1 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 4:1 So let a man think of us (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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