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1 Corinthians 4:1-5

1 Apostles of Christ
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God.

2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.

3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.

4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.

5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Romans 15:16 - to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gosp... Click to read the verse Romans 15:16 Click to read the verse Romans 15:16

1 Timothy 3:16 - Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated b... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16

Isaiah 61:6 - And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God. You will fe... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:6

Matthew 24:45 - “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants i... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4

1 Peter 4:10 - Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10

Ephesians 6:19 - Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessl... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19

Colossians 2:2 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2

Joel 1:13 - A Call to Repentance Put on sackcloth, O priests, and mourn; wail, you who minister before the ... Click to read the verse Joel 1:13 Click to read the verse Joel 1:13

1 Corinthians 9:17 - If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:17 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:17

1 Corinthians 3:5 - What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:5

Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42

Titus 1:7 - Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick... Click to read the verse Titus 1:7 Click to read the verse Titus 1:7

Numbers 4:16 - “Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest, is to have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant inc... Click to read the verse Numbers 4:16 Click to read the verse Numbers 4:16

1 Timothy 3:6 - He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:6

1 Corinthians 13:2 - If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2

Matthew 13:11 - He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but n... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11

1 Corinthians 2:7 - No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for ou... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:7

1 Corinthians 15:51 - Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:51 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:51

Ephesians 1:9 - And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purpos... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9

2 Corinthians 4:5 - For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Je... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5

Mark 4:11 - He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outs... Click to read the verse Mark 4:11 Click to read the verse Mark 4:11

2 Corinthians 11:23 - Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23

Romans 16:25 - Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, acco... Click to read the verse Romans 16:25 Click to read the verse Romans 16:25

1 Corinthians 4:13 - when we are slandered, we answer kindly. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:13

Luke 8:10 - He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to othe... Click to read the verse Luke 8:10 Click to read the verse Luke 8:10

Luke 1:2 - just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants ... Click to read the verse Luke 1:2 Click to read the verse Luke 1:2

Ephesians 3:3-9 - that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:3-9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:3-9

1 Timothy 3:9 - They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:9

Ephesians 3:4 - In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:4

Luke 16:1-3 - The Parable of the Shrewd Manager Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager... Click to read the verse Luke 16:1-3 Click to read the verse Luke 16:1-3

Colossians 1:25-27 - I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in it... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25-27 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25-27

Colossians 4:3 - And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mys... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:3 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:3

1 Corinthians 9:16-18 - Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do n... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:16-18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

Ephesians 3:2 - Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:2

2 Corinthians 12:6 - Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth.... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:6