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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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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 4:2
Here (ωδε). Either here on earth or in this matter. It is always local.
Moreover (λοιπον). Like λοιπον in …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
Moreover it is required . . .—Better, Moreover here (on earth) inquiry is made in the case of stewards in order that …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 4:2
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, it is required in stewards Upon mentioning that part of the character of Gospel preachers, as stewards, the apo…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 4:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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 …