1 Corinthians 4:1

New Living Translation

So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.

Matthew 24:45

“A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.

Mark 4:11

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,

Luke 1:2

They used the eyewitness reports circulating among us from the early disciples.

Luke 12:42

And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.

Luke 8:10

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables to teach the others so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: ‘When they look, they won’t really see. When they hear, they won’t understand.’

Romans 11:25

I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.

Romans 16:25

Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time.

1 Corinthians 2:7

No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—his plan that was previously hidden, even though he made it for our ultimate glory before the world began.

1 Corinthians 3:5

After all, who is Apollos? Who is Paul? We are only God’s servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us.

1 Corinthians 4:13

We appeal gently when evil things are said about us. Yet we are treated like the world’s garbage, like everybody’s trash—right up to the present moment.

1 Corinthians 4:2

Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again.

2 Corinthians 12:6

If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message,

2 Corinthians 4:5

You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake.

2 Corinthians 6:4

In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.

Ephesians 1:9

God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan.

Ephesians 6:19

And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.

Colossians 2:2

I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.

Colossians 4:3

Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.

1 Timothy 3:16

Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory.

1 Timothy 3:6

A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.

1 Timothy 3:9

They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience.

Titus 1:7

A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.

1 Peter 4:10

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.