1 Corinthians 4:2

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Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful.

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  • Matt 25:21 : 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 12:42 : 42 The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master will put in charge of his servants to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
  • Luke 16:10-12 : 10 Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? 12 And if you have not been trustworthy with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what is truly yours?
  • 1 Cor 4:17 : 17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church.
  • 1 Cor 7:25 : 25 Now concerning virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who, by the Lord’s mercy, is trustworthy.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
  • Col 1:7 : 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
  • Col 4:7 : 7 Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
  • Col 4:17 : 17 And say to Archippus, 'Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you may fulfill it.'
  • Matt 25:23 : 23 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.’
  • Num 12:7 : 7 But this is not the case with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house.
  • Prov 13:17 : 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Cor 4:1
    83%

    1This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

  • Luke 16:10-12
    3 verses
    75%

    10Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

    11So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?

    12And if you have not been trustworthy with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what is truly yours?

  • Luke 16:1-4
    4 verses
    74%

    1Jesus also said to His disciples, "There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this manager was wasting his possessions.

    2So he called him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you can no longer be manager.'

    3The manager said to himself, 'What shall I do, since my master is taking away my position? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg.'

    4'I know what I will do so that, when I am removed from my position, people will welcome me into their homes.'

  • Luke 12:42-44
    3 verses
    74%

    42The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master will put in charge of his servants to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

    43Blessed is that servant whom his master finds doing so when he returns.

    44Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

  • 1 Thess 2:4
    72%

    4But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.

  • Titus 1:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion.

    7For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

  • 2 Cor 6:3-4
    2 verses
    71%

    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

    4Instead, in everything we commend ourselves as God’s servants: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,

  • Matt 24:45-46
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    45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?

    46Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns.

  • 1 Tim 3:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1This saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

    2Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

  • Titus 2:10
    70%

    10They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • Heb 3:2
    70%

    2He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God's house.

  • Col 4:1
    70%

    1Masters, treat your servants with justice and fairness, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • 1 Tim 4:6
    70%

    6If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

  • 1 Tim 3:8-11
    4 verses
    69%

    8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

    9They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10Let them also be tested first; then, if they prove blameless, let them serve as deacons.

    11Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things.

  • 1 Cor 4:3
    69%

    3But to me, it is of little importance to be judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.

  • 2 Tim 2:2
    69%

    2What you have heard from me through many witnesses, entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.

  • 2 Tim 4:5
    69%

    5But as for you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    20We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • 1 Pet 5:2
    68%

    2Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

  • 2 Cor 4:1-2
    2 verses
    68%

    1Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart.

    2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 2 Tim 2:15
    68%

    15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

  • Titus 3:8
    68%

    8This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

  • 2 Thess 3:3
    68%

    3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you against the evil one.

  • Titus 2:2
    68%

    2Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.

  • Heb 3:5
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    5Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to what would be spoken later.

  • Prov 20:6
    67%

    6Many claim to have steadfast love, but a faithful person who can find?

  • 1 Pet 4:10
    67%

    10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

  • 1 Tim 3:5
    67%

    5(For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)

  • Eph 6:7
    67%

    7Serve with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to people,

  • Titus 2:7
    67%

    7In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

  • 2 Tim 2:6
    67%

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

  • 1 Tim 1:11
    67%

    11in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which I have been entrusted with.

  • 1 Tim 4:9
    67%

    9This is a trustworthy saying, deserving full acceptance.

  • Rom 14:18
    67%

    18For anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.