1 Corinthians 4

Servants of Christ

Let a person regard us in this way: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found faithful.

Translation guide

Two ways of attending to Scripture

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Study help

Vocabulary

Selected source-language vocabulary for 1 Corinthians 4.

v01

ὑπηρέτης (hypēretēs)

“Servant.”

v01

οἰκονόμος (oikonomos)

“Steward.”

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μυστήριον (mystērion)

“Mystery.”

v02

πιστός (pistos)

“Faithful.”