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1 Corinthians 4:2

1 Corinthians 4:2
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Moreover, it is required in stewards,.... Upon mentioning that part of the character of Gospel preachers, as stewards, the apostle is put in mind of, and so points out that which is principally…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Moreover ... - The fidelity required of stewards seems to be adverted to here, in order to show that the apostles acted from a higher principle than a desire to please man, or to be regarded as at the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Here, I. The apostle challenges the respect due to him on account of his character and office, in which many among them had at least very much failed: Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Moreover it is required in stewards The majority of MSS. and versions read hereat the beginning of this verse. The sense would then be, "in this world, moreover, it is customary to make diligent…