Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. New Living Translation Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. English Standard Version Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. Berean Standard Bible Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. Berean Literal Bible In this case, moreover, it is required in the stewards, that one shall be found faithful. King James Bible Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. New King James Version Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. New American Standard Bible In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. NASB 1995 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. NASB 1977 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. Legacy Standard Bible In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found faithful. Amplified Bible In this case, moreover, it is required [as essential and demanded] of stewards that one be found faithful and trustworthy. Christian Standard Bible In this regard, it is required that managers be found faithful. Holman Christian Standard Bible In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one of them be found faithful. American Standard Version Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Contemporary English Version And since our first duty is to be faithful to the one we work for, English Revised Version Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. GOD'S WORD® Translation Managers are required to be trustworthy. Good News Translation The one thing required of such servants is that they be faithful to their master. International Standard Version Now it is required of servant managers that each one should prove to be trustworthy. Majority Standard Bible Now it is required of stewards that they 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Here, moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand as to the rest, it is required in the stewards that one may be found faithful, Berean Literal Bible In this case, moreover, it is required in the stewards, that one shall be found faithful. Young's Literal Translation and as to the rest, it is required in the stewards that one may be found faithful, Smith's Literal Translation And besides it is sought in stewards, that any one be found faithful. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHere now it is required among the dispensers, that a man be found faithful. Catholic Public Domain Version Here and now, it is required of attendants that each one be found to be faithful. New American Bible Now it is of course required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. New Revised Standard Version Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHenceforth it is required of stewards, that every one of them must be faithful. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Now, henceforth, it is required in stewards that a man should be found being faithful. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentNow it is required in stewards, that each one be found faithful. Godbey New Testament Here, moreover, it is required among stewards, that every one must be found faithful. Haweis New Testament Moreover it is expected of stewards, that a man be found faithful. Mace New Testament now it is required in a steward, that he be found faithful. Weymouth New Testament This being so, it follows that fidelity is what is required in stewards. 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. 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. 3I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.… Cross References Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ Luke 16:10-12 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. / So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own? 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. Hebrews 3:5 Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. 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 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. 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. 1 Corinthians 9:17 If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. Colossians 1:25 I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 1 Peter 5:2-4 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. Genesis 39:4-6 Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. / From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. / So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, Treasury of Scripture Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. that. 1 Corinthians 4:17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. 1 Corinthians 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. Numbers 12:7 My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. Jump to Previous Case Faithful Fidelity Follows Found Further Moreover Persons Prove Required Rest Right Safe Servants Sought Stewards Trust TrustworthyJump to Next Case Faithful Fidelity Follows Found Further Moreover Persons Prove Required Rest Right Safe Servants Sought Stewards Trust Trustworthy1 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. Now it is required The phrase "Now it is required" sets a tone of necessity and obligation. In the original Greek, the word used is "ζητεῖται" (zēteitai), which implies a search or demand for something essential. This requirement is not a mere suggestion but a divine mandate. In the context of the early church, this reflects the seriousness with which Paul viewed the role of those entrusted with the mysteries of God. The historical backdrop of Corinth, a bustling and diverse city, underscores the need for clear and unwavering standards among believers. of stewards that they be found faithful Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowὧδε (hōde) Adverb Strong's 5602: From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. it is required ζητεῖται (zēteitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. of stewards οἰκονόμοις (oikonomois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3623: A household manager, a steward, guardian. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. they be found εὑρεθῇ (heurethē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. faithful. πιστός (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. Links 1 Corinthians 4:2 NIV1 Corinthians 4:2 NLT 1 Corinthians 4:2 ESV 1 Corinthians 4:2 NASB 1 Corinthians 4:2 KJV 1 Corinthians 4:2 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 4:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 4:2 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 4:2 French Bible 1 Corinthians 4:2 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Here moreover it is required of stewards (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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