1 Corinthians 4:2
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
ὧδε
Here, in this place. Hōde. Jesus said, "Come here," and "he is not here." The word marks presence and absence, arrival and encounter. Pay attention to where you are.
λοιπόν
moreover
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λοιπόν
Finally, from now on, what remains. Loipón. Paul uses it as a hinge word, shifting from doctrine to duty, from truth to action. What remains after all has been said is obedience. Live accordingly.
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ζητέω
it is required
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ζητέω
To seek, to look for, to desire. Zeteo. Seek first the kingdom of God. Seeking is active not passive. The kingdom does not come to those who wait passively. Seek it.
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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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πιστός
faithful
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πιστός
Faithful, trustworthy, reliable. Pistos. Well done good and faithful servant. God is looking for faithfulness not brilliance. Be trustworthy in what He has given you.
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τὶς
one
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τὶς
Someone, anyone, something. Tis. Scripture often hinges on this small word: if anyone thirsts, let him come. The invitation is unrestricted. No one is excluded from the call.
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εὑρίσκω
may be found.
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εὑρίσκω
To find, to discover, to obtain. Heurisko. Seek and you will find. The finding is guaranteed for those who seek. God is findable because He wants to be found.
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