1 Corinthians 4:17

New International Reader's Version

That’s the reason I have sent Timothy to you. He is like a son to me, and I love him. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in serving Christ Jesus. And that agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:17

An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a trusted messenger brings healing.

Numbers 12:7

But this is not true of my servant Moses. He is faithful in everything he does in my house.

Matthew 24:45

“Suppose a master puts one of his slaves in charge of the other slaves in his house. The slave’s job is to give them their food at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise slave for this.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Acts 16:1

Paul came to Derbe. Then he went on to Lystra. A believer named Timothy lived there. His mother was Jewish and a believer. His father was a Greek.

1 Corinthians 11:16

If anyone wants to argue about this, we don’t have any other practice. And God’s churches don’t either.

1 Corinthians 11:2

I praise you for being faithful in remembering me. I also praise you for staying true to the teachings of the past. You have stayed true to them, just as I gave them to you.

1 Corinthians 11:34

Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home. Then when you come together, you will not be judged. When I come, I will give you more directions.

1 Corinthians 14:33

God is not a God of disorder. He is a God of peace, just as in all the churches of the Lord’s people.

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now I want to deal with the offering of money for the Lord’s people. Do what I told the churches in Galatia to do.

1 Corinthians 16:10

Timothy will visit you. Make sure he has nothing to worry about while he is with you. He is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

1 Corinthians 4:14

I am not writing this to shame you. You are my dear children, and I want to warn you.

1 Corinthians 4:15

Suppose you had 10,000 believers in Christ watching over you. You still wouldn’t have many fathers. I became your father by serving Christ Jesus and telling you the good news.

1 Corinthians 4:2

Those who have been given a trust must prove that they are faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:17

But each believer should live in whatever situation the Lord has given them. Stay as you were when God chose you. That’s the rule all the churches must follow.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I want to say something about virgins. I have no direct command from the Lord. But I give my opinion. Because of the Lord’s mercy, I give it as one who can be trusted.

2 Corinthians 8:18

Along with Titus, we are sending another brother. All the churches praise him for his service in telling the good news.

Ephesians 6:21

Tychicus is a dear brother. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will tell you everything about me. Then you will know how I am and what I am doing.

Philippians 2:19

I hope to send Timothy to you soon if the Lord Jesus allows it. Then I will be encouraged when I receive news about you.

Philippians 2:22

But you know that Timothy has proved himself. He has served with me like a son with his father in spreading the good news.

Colossians 1:7

You learned the good news from Epaphras. He is dear to us. He serves Christ together with us. He faithfully works for Christ and for us among you.

Colossians 4:9

He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother. He is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.

1 Timothy 1:18

My son Timothy, I am giving you this command. It is in keeping with the prophecies once made about you. By remembering them, you can fight the battle well.

1 Timothy 1:2

Timothy, I am sending you this letter. You are my true son in the faith. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy and peace.

2 Timothy 1:2

Timothy, I am sending you this letter. You are my dear son. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy and peace.

2 Timothy 2:2

You have heard me teach in front of many witnesses. Pass on to people you can trust the things you’ve heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others also.

2 Timothy 3:10

But you know all about my teaching. You know how I live and what I live for. You know about my faith and love. You know how patient I am. You know I haven’t given up.

Titus 1:5

I left you on the island of Crete. I did this because there were some things that hadn’t been finished. I wanted you to put them in order. I also wanted you to appoint elders in every town. I told you how to do it.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you. You will be treated badly for ten days. Be faithful, even if it means you must die. Then I will give you life as your crown of victory.

Revelation 2:13

‘I know that you live where Satan has his throne. But you remain faithful to me. You did not give up your faith in me. You didn’t give it up even in the days of Antipas. Antipas, my faithful witness, was put to death in your city, where Satan lives.