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1 Corinthians 4:1–2

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LET a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
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  1. 1 Peter 4:10Rank 1 from verse 1
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    10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

  2. 1 Timothy 3:9Rank 2 from verse 1
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    9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

  3. Titus 1:7Rank 3 from verse 1
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    7For 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;

  4. Ephesians 6:19Rank 4 from verse 1
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    19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

  5. 2 Corinthians 4:5Rank 5 from verse 1
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    5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

From verse 2

  1. Matthew 25:21Rank 1 from verse 2
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    21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  2. Luke 12:42Rank 2 from verse 2
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    42And 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?

  3. Luke 16:10–12Rank 3 from verse 2
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    10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

    11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

    12And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?

  4. Proverbs 13:17Rank 4 from verse 2
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    17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

  5. 2 Corinthians 2:17Rank 5 from verse 2
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    17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

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1 Corinthians 4:1

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

account

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Sense 1: A reckoning, record, report, or explanation. Sense 2: As a verb, to reckon, consider, or give an account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

stewards

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Persons entrusted to manage a household, property, office, message, grace, or mysteries belonging to another and accountable to the owner for faithfulness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1 Corinthians 4:2

COMBINED MEANING

moreover

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Besides, further, additionally, or what is more, introducing another statement, fact, command, reason, or continuation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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required

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Past-tense or past-participial form of require (to ask, demand, call for, or hold someone accountable for what is due).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

stewards

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Persons entrusted to manage a household, property, office, message, grace, or mysteries belonging to another and accountable to the owner for faithfulness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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1LET a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

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2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

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3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.

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