1 Corinthians 4:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Matt 25:21 : 21 His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things; enter into the joy of your lord.
  • Luke 12:42 : 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 food in due season?
  • Luke 16:10-12 : 10 He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much: and he who is unjust in what is least is also unjust in much. 11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you what is your own?
  • 1 Cor 4:17 : 17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved son and faithful in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.
  • 1 Cor 7:25 : 25 Now concerning virgins: I have no command from the Lord, yet I give my judgment as one whom the Lord in his mercy has made trustworthy.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not like many who corrupt the word of God; but as of sincerity, as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
  • Col 1:7 : 7 As you also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you;
  • Col 4:7 : 7 Tychicus will tell you all about my circumstances, who is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord:
  • Col 4:17 : 17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
  • Matt 25:23 : 23 His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things; enter into the joy of your lord.
  • Num 12:7 : 7 'My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all my house.'
  • Prov 13:17 : 17 A wicked messenger falls into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1Let a man account of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

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    10He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much: and he who is unjust in what is least is also unjust in much.

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

    12And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you what is your own?

  • Luke 16:1-4
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    1And he also said to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward; and he was accused to him of wasting his goods.

    2And he called him and said to him, How is it that I hear this about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you may no longer be steward.

    3Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my master is taking away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg.

    4I have resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

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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 food in due season?

    43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing.

    44Truly I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all that he has.

  • 4But as we were allowed by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

  • Titus 1:6-7
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    6If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

    7For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

  • 2 Cor 6:3-4
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    3Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

    4But in all things commending ourselves as the ministers of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

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    45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?

    46Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing.

  • 1 Tim 3:1-2
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    1This is a true saying: If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.

    2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

  • 10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 2Who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.

  • 1Masters, give to your servants that which is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • 6If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

  • 1 Tim 3:8-11
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    8Likewise, the deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain;

    9Holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

    11In the same way, their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

  • 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man's judgment; indeed, I do not even judge myself.

  • 2And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

  • 5But be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

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    20Avoiding this, that anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;

    21Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • 2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind;

  • 2 Cor 4:1-2
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    1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart;

    2But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • 8This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

  • 3But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from evil.

  • 2That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

  • 5And Moses truly was faithful in all His house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken later;

  • 6Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find?

  • 10As every person has received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

  • 5For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

  • 7With goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

  • 7In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

  • 6The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.

  • 11According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

  • 9This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

  • 18For anyone who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.