1 Corinthians 4:1

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Let men look upon us as Christ's servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths of God.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

"To you," answered Jesus, "the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of Heaven has been imparted, but not to those.

Matthew 24:45

Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

Mark 4:11

And he said: "To you the hidden truth of the Kingdom of God has been imparted; but to those who are outside it all teaching takes the form of parables, that--

Luke 1:2

Just as they were reported to us by those who from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and afterwards became bearers of the Message.

Luke 12:42

"Who, then," replied the Master, "is that trustworthy steward, the careful man, who will be placed by his master over his establishment, to give them their rations at the proper time?

Luke 8:10

"To you," he said, "the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of God has been imparted, but to others in parables only, that 'though they have eyes they may not see, and though they have ears, they may not understand.'

Romans 11:25

Brothers, for fear that you should think too highly of yourselves, I want you to recognize the truth, hitherto hidden, that the callousness which has come over Israel is only partial, and will continue only till the whole Gentile world has been gathered in.

Romans 16:25

Now to him who is able to strengthen you, as promised in the Good News entrusted to me and in the proclamation of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the revelation of that hidden purpose, which in past ages was kept secret but now has been revealed

1 Corinthians 2:7

No, it is a divine philosophy that we teach, one concerned with the hidden purpose of God-that long-hidden philosophy which God, before time began, destined for our glory.

1 Corinthians 3:5

What, I ask, is Apollos? or what is Paul? Servants through whom you were led to accept the Faith; and that only as the Lord helped each of you.

1 Corinthians 4:13

We meet slander with gentle appeals. We have been treated as the scum of the earth, the vilest of the vile, to this very hour.

1 Corinthians 4:2

Now what we look for in stewards is that they should be trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they 'Servants of Christ'? Though it is madness to talk like this, I am more so than they! I have had more of toil, more of imprisonment! I have been flogged times without number. I have been often at death's door.

2 Corinthians 12:6

Yet if I choose to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I shall be speaking no more than the truth. But I refrain, lest any one should credit me with more than he can see in me or hear from me, and because of the marvelous character of the revelations.

2 Corinthians 4:5

(For it is not ourselves that we proclaim, but Christ Jesus, as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.)

2 Corinthians 6:4

No, we are trying to commend ourselves under all circumstances, as God's ministers should--in many an hour of endurance, in troubles, in hardships, in difficulties,

Ephesians 1:9

When he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the good-will which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,

Ephesians 6:19

And on my behalf also, that, when I begin to speak, words may be given me, so that I may fearlessly make known the inmost truth of the Good News,

Colossians 2:2

In the hope that they, being bound to one another by love, and keeping in view the full blessedness of a firm conviction, may be encouraged to strive for a perfect knowledge of God's hidden Truth,

Colossians 4:3

And at the same time pray for us, that God may give us an opening for our Message, so that we may speak of the truths hidden in the Christ--the truths for which I am in chains!

1 Timothy 3:16

Yes, and confessedly wonderful are the deep truths of our religion; for-- 'He was revealed in our nature, pronounced righteous in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up into glory.'

1 Timothy 3:6

The Presiding-Officer should not be a recent convert, that he may not be blinded by pride and fall under the same condemnation as the Devil.

1 Timothy 3:9

but men who hold the deep truths of the Faith and have a clear conscience.

Titus 1:7

For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.

1 Peter 4:10

Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.