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Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
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The Steward's #1 Requirement
Commentators unanimously agree that for any spiritual leader, considered a 'steward of God's mysteries,' the single most essential quality is faithfulness. This means loyalty to the Master (Christ), not a congregation or party. Scholars define this as preaching the whole, pure gospel for God's glory, with both an upright heart and wise teaching.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Moreover, etc. The fidelity required of stewards seems to be alluded to here, in order to show that the apostles acted from a higher princ…
Here (ωδε). Either here on earth or in this matter. It is always local.
Moreover (λοιπον). Like λοιπον in …
19th Century
Anglican
Moreover it is required . . .—Better, Moreover here (on earth) inquiry is made in the case of stewards in order that …
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Paul now examines the character of those who are handling God’s truth: they, including himself, must first of all show themselves faithful. Since h…
16th Century
Protestant
But it is required in ministers: It is as if he had said, it is not enough to be a steward if there is not upright stewardship. N…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, it is required in stewards Upon mentioning that part of the character of Gospel preachers, as stewards, the apo…
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Apostles were no more than servants of Christ, but they were not to be undervalued. They had a great trust and, for that reason, had an honourable …
13th Century
Catholic
Having rebuked the Corinthians for glorying in certain ministers, the Apostle now confronts them for looking down on other ministers. In this regar…
