1 Corinthians 4:1

The Nature of True Apostleship

1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed.

1 Corinthians 4:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
ESV
1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
NLT
1 So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries.
MSG
1 Don't imagine us leaders to be something we aren't. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. We are guides into God's most sublime secrets, not security guards posted to protect them.
CSB
1 A person should consider us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of God's mysteries.

1 Corinthians 4:1 In-Context

1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed.
2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.
4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.
5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 1 Corinthians 3:5
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 9:17; Titus 1:7
  • 3. S Romans 16:25
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