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He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is unrighteous in a very little is also unrighteous in much.
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A Universal Principle
All commentators agree that this verse establishes a universal principle: character is consistent. How a person handles small responsibilities reveals their integrity for larger ones. As scholar A.T. Robertson notes, this is a profound truth seen in daily life—trustworthiness in small things leads to greater responsibility, while dishonesty in minor matters reveals a character flaw that will surface in major ones.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that is faithful, etc. This is a maxim which will almost universally hold true. A man who shows fidelity in small matters will also be …
Faithful in a very little (πιστος εν ελαχιστω). Elative superlative. One of the profoundest sayings of Christ. We see it in busine…
19th Century
Anglican
He that is faithful in that which is least . . .—The context shows that by “that which is least” is meant what people cal…
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16th Century
Protestant
He who is faithful in that which is least. These maxims are proverbs taken from ordinary practice and experience, and it is quite enough i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that is faithful in that which is least In quantity and quality, especially the latter; in that which is of littl…
Whatever we have, its property belongs to God; we only have the use of it, according to the direction of our great Lord, and for his honor. This st…
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