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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Here, I. The apostle challenges the respect due to him on account of his character and office, in which many among them had at least very much failed: Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God (1 Cor. 4:1), though possibly others might have valued them too highly, by setting him up as the head of a party, and professing to be his disciples. In our opinion of ministers, as well as all other things, we should be careful to avoid extremes.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

4:1-5 Let a man then so think of us as the servants of Christ and stewards of the secrets which God reveals to his own people. In ordinary everyday life, that a man should be found faithful, is a quality required in stewards. To me it matters very little that I should be judged by you or by any human day. No--I do not even judge myself. For, supposing that I am conscious of no fault, yet I am not acquitted because of that. He who judges me is the Lord. So then, make a practice of passing no... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:2

Moreover, it is required in stewards ,.... Upon mentioning that part of the character of Gospel preachers, as stewards, the apostle is put in mind of, and so points out that which is principally necessary in such persons: as, that a man be found faithful ; to the trust reposed in him; to his Lord and master that has appointed him to this office; and to the souls that are under his care: and then may a minister be said to be so, and which is his greatest glory, when he preaches the pure... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:3

But with me it is a very small thing ,.... It stood for little or nothing, was of no account with him, what judgment and censures were passed on him by men with regard to his faithfulness in the ministry not even by the Corinthians themselves: that I should be judged of you ; not that the apostle declined, or despised the judgment of a church of Christ, rightly disposed, and met together in the fear of God, to try prove, and judge of his ministry, and his fidelity in it; but he made no... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:3

It is a very small thing that I should be judged of you - Those who preferred Apollos or Kephas before St. Paul, would of course give their reasons for this preference; and these might, in many instances, be very unfavourable to his character as a man, a Christian, or an apostle; of this he was regardless, as he sought not his own glory, but the glory of God in the salvation of their souls. Or of man's judgment - Η ὑπο ανθρωπινης ἡμερας , literally, or of man's day: but ανθρωπινη... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:2

Verse 2 2.But it is required in ministers (211) It is as though he had said, it is not enough to be a steward if there be not an upright stewardship. Now the rule of an upright stewardship, is to conduct one’s self in it with fidelity. It is a passage that ought to be carefully observed, for we see how haughtily (212) Papists require that everything that they do and teach should have the authority of law, simply on the ground of their being called pastors. On the other hand, Paul is so far from... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:3

Verse 3 3.But with me it is a very small thing It remained that he should bring before their view his faithfulness, that the Corinthians might judge of him from this, but, as their judgment was corrupted, he throws it aside and appeals to the judgment-seat of Christ. The Corinthians erred in this, that they looked with amazement at foreign masks, and gave no heed to the true and proper marks of distinction. (214) He, accordingly, declares with great confidence, that he despises a perverted and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Spiritual stewardship. In the Corinthian Church two errors were prevalent with regard to the apostolic and other ministries—there was a tendency to exaggerate the importance of the agents by whom the truth was communicated, and there was a disposition to set one of these agents up as against another; so that partisanship and sectarianism violated the Christian unity. I. THE SUBORDINATE POSITION OF CHRISTIAN TEACHERS . None need deem it a denudation or an undue humiliation... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

"Ministers of Christ." I. WHAT THEY ARE . 1. Ministers. Not masters; servants, not lords. The word means literally "under rower," or common sailor, and is generally used of the lower class of servants. Ministers are the mere servants of Christ; they have no authority save that which they may receive from him. "Be not ye called Rabbi" ( Matthew 23:1-39 . 8). A domineering despotic spirit is altogether out of place. If any will be chief, he must be servant of all. Many... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Christian teacher a steward. The apostle here intimates what are right thoughts for Christian people to cherish concerning their teachers, tie uses two words, "ministers," "stewards," the former of which is familiar, the latter needs some explanation. A minister is "one who serves," and no more honourable thought can be attached to the Christian teacher than that he serves Christ among his people, and serves the people for Christ's sake. Our Lord himself said, "I am among you as he... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 4:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

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