1 Corinthians 4:1
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
μυστήριον
of the mysteries
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μυστήριον
Mystery, secret, hidden thing. Musterion. The mystery of Christ hidden for ages but now revealed. The Gospel was always God's plan. It was hidden until the fullness of time.
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θεός
of God.
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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οἰκονόμος
stewards
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οἰκονόμος
A steward, a manager, an administrator. It is required of stewards that they be found faithful. God does not require success. He requires faithfulness.
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ὑπηρέτης
servants
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ὑπηρέτης
an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
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λογίζομαι
should regard
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λογίζομαι
to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively)
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