1 Corinthians 4:2
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Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In this case, moreover, it is required [as essential and demanded] of stewards that one be found faithful and trustworthy.
Moreover, it is [essentially] required of stewards that a man should be found faithful [proving himself worthy of trust].
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In this regard, it is required that managers be found faithful.
In this regard, it is required that managers be found faithful.
In this kind of situation, what is expected of a manager is that they prove to be faithful.
Now the one thing that is asked of a trustee is that he be found trustworthy.
And since our first duty is to be faithful to the one we work for,
Here, further, it is sought in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Here, furthermore, it is sought in stewards that one be found faithful.
Here now it is required among the dispensers, that a man be found faithful.
Those who are trusted with such an important work must show that they are worthy of that trust.
Anyone who has that kind of job must do what his master wants. That is the important thing.
In this connection, moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Now in this way ·those who are trusted with something valuable [stewards; household managers] must ·show they are worthy of that trust [L be found faithful].
And as for the rest, it is required of the disposers, that every man be found faithful.
Managers are required to be trustworthy.
The one thing required of such servants is that they be faithful to their master.
In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one of them be found faithful.
A person who is trusted with something must show that he is worthy of that trust.
Now it is required of servant managers that each one should prove to be trustworthy.
You should look upon us as ministers of Christ, as trustees of the secrets of God. And it is a prime requisite in a trustee that he should prove worthy of his trust. But, as a matter of fact, it matters very little to me what you, or any man, thinks of me—I don’t even value my opinion of myself—but that doesn’t justify me before God. My only true judge is God himself.
Moreover, it is required in stewards that each one be found faithful.
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found faithful.
In this case, moreover, it is sought in stewards that one be found faithful.
Now the most important thing about a servant is that he does just what his master tells him to.
Don’t imagine us leaders to be something we aren’t. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. We are guides into God’s divine secrets, not security guards posted to protect them. The requirements for a good guide are reliability and accurate knowledge. It matters very little to me what you think of me, even less where I rank in popular opinion. I don’t even rank myself. Comparisons in these matters are pointless. I’m not aware of anything that would disqualify me from being a good guide for you, but that doesn’t mean much. The Master makes that judgment.
Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
In this connection then, it is required of · stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Managers are required to be trustworthy.
Now it is of course required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy.
In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy.
Now it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Now in this way those who are trusted with something valuable must show they are worthy of that trust.
Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.
Those who have been given a trust must prove that they are faithful.
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.
A servant must be faithful to his owner. This is expected of him.
Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.
Furthermore, it is required of the stewards that they be found faithful.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they should be found trustworthy.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they should be found trustworthy.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
And this is what follows: the main requirement for a manager is to be trustworthy.
Moreover, it is sought in mefakkechim that one be found that has ne’emanut (faithfulness).
And as for the rest, it is required of the stewards that everyone be found faithful.
Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
In this case, moreover, what is required of stewards is to be found trustworthy.
Because we are in this particular role, it is especially important that we are people of fidelity and integrity.
Here, moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
A man who takes care of things must be a person his master can trust.
Now it is sought here among the dispensers, that a man be found true.
and as to the rest, it is required in the stewards that one may be found faithful,
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