1 Corinthians 4:2

Webster's Bible (1833)

Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.

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Referenced Verses

  • 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 set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
  • Luke 12:42 : 42 The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
  • Luke 16:10-12 : 10 He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 If you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?
  • 1 Cor 4:17 : 17 Because of this I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.
  • 1 Cor 7:25 : 25 Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
  • Col 1:7 : 7 even as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
  • Col 4:7 : 7 All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
  • Col 4:17 : 17 Tell 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 set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
  • Num 12:7 : 7 My servant Moses is not so; he is faithful in all my house:
  • Prov 13:17 : 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1So let a man think of us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries.

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    10He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

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

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

  • Luke 16:1-4
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    1He also said to his disciples, "There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.

    2He called him, and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.'

    3"The manager said within himself, 'What will I do, seeing that my lord is taking away the management position from me? I don't have strength to dig. I am ashamed to beg.

    4I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.'

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    42The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?

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

    44Truly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has.

  • 4But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Gospel, 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 children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

    7For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

  • 2 Cor 6:3-4
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    3We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,

    4but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

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    45"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

    46Blessed is that servant whom his lord finds doing so when he comes.

  • 1 Tim 3:1-2
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    1This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer{Or, bishop}, he desires a good work.

    2The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

  • 10not stealing, 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 also was Moses in all his house.

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

  • 6If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

  • 1 Tim 3:8-11
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    8Deacons{The word for "deacons" literally means "servants."}, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

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

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

    11Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, 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. Yes, I don't judge my own self.

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

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

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    20We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

    21Having regard for 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, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

  • 2 Cor 4:1-2
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    1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don't faint.

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

  • 15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

  • 8This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may 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 the evil one.

  • 2that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:

  • 5Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken,

  • 6Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, But who can find a faithful man?

  • 10According as each has received a gift, be ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the grace of God in its various forms.

  • 5(but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)

  • 7with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

  • 7in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

  • 6The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.

  • 11according to the Gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

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

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