1 Corinthians 4:2

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 25:21 : 21 His 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.
  • 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 meat in due season?
  • Luke 16:10-12 : 10 He 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. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
  • 1 Cor 4:17 : 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 Cor 7:25 : 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.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For 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.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, 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 ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
  • Col 4:7 : 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
  • Col 4:17 : 17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
  • Matt 25:23 : 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, 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.
  • Num 12:7 : 7 My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
  • Prov 13:17 : 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

Similar Verses (AI)

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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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    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?

  • Luke 16:1-4
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    1And 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.

    2And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

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

    4I am 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 meat in due season?

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

    44Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

  • 4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

  • Titus 1:6-7
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    6If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

    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;

  • 2 Cor 6:3-4
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    3Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

    4But in all things approving 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 lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

    46Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

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

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

  • 10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

  • 2Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

  • 1Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

  • 6If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

  • 1 Tim 3:8-11
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    8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

    9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

    10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

    11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

  • 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.

  • 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

  • 5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

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    20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

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

  • 2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

  • 2 Cor 4:1-2
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    1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

    2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, 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.

  • 15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • 8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

  • 3But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

  • 2That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

  • 5And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

  • 6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

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

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

  • 7With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

  • 7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

  • 6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

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

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

  • 18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.