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NASB | 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal]. |
Bible Question:
Dear brethren in Christ, What does it mean to be a 'steward of the mysteries of God?' In Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: The word "steward" has already been well defined. I would like to define "mystery." "A 'mystery' in Scripture is a previously hidden truth now divinely revealed" (note at Matt 13:11, New Scofield Reference Bible, Oxford, 1967). "In the NT 'mystery' refers to something God has revealed to His people. The mystery (that which was previously unknown) is proclaimed to all, but only those who have faith understand" (p. 1424, Zondervan NASB Study Bible, Zondervan, 1999). (See also the Ryrie Study Bible and The New Compact Bible Dictionary (Zondervan, 1967) which, along with many other reference works, agree on the above definition of mystery in the NT.) |