1 Corinthians 4:1
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Cross-reference
In 1 Corinthians 9:17, Paul describes his stewardship of the gospel — the same stewardship language for the mysteries of God in 4:1.
1 Corinthians 2:7 reveals the 'mystery' of God's hidden wisdom — the same divine secrets Paul says he stewards.
In 1 Corinthians 3:5, Paul calls himself and Apollos servants — the same role he defines as 'servants of Christ' and stewards in 4:1.
In 1 Corinthians 15:51, Paul declares a 'mystery' — exemplifying his role as a steward revealing God's hidden truths.
In 1 Corinthians 15:3, Paul delivers received tradition — as a steward of mysteries, he faithfully passes on the gospel.
In 1 Corinthians 9:17, Paul speaks of his 'stewardship' entrusted to him — the same Greek concept as 'stewards of mysteries'.
Ephesians 3:3-9 details the mystery of Christ revealed to Paul — the very content of the stewardship he describes.
In 2 Corinthians 11:23, Paul claims to be more a servant of Christ — directly echoing the servant role he defines in 4:1.
Ephesians 6:19 shows Paul requesting prayer to boldly declare the 'mystery of the gospel'—the same mystery he is steward of in 1 Cor 4:1.
In Colossians 1:25, Paul describes his stewardship from God for the word — the exact same stewardship concept he uses in 4:1 for the mysteries.
Colossians 1:26 defines the 'mystery' as hidden for ages but now revealed to saints—clarifying what Paul stewards.
Colossians 1:27 reveals the mystery's content: 'Christ in you, the hope of glory'—the glorious secret Paul administers.
Colossians 2:2 identifies the mystery as Christ Himself—the same mystery Paul is steward of in 1 Cor 4:1.
Colossians 4:3 has Paul requesting prayer to 'declare the mystery of Christ'—directly echoing his role as steward of mysteries.
1 Timothy 3:16 expands on the content of the mystery—Christ's incarnation and exaltation—which Paul stewards.
Titus 1:7 also calls overseers 'God's stewards' — the same office Paul describes, emphasizing faithful management.
1 Peter 4:10 urges believers to serve as 'good stewards of God's grace' — extending the steward metaphor to all gifts.
Ephesians 1:9 reveals 'the mystery of His will' made known to us — parallel to the mysteries Paul is entrusted with.
In Matthew 13:11, Jesus grants knowledge of the 'mysteries of the kingdom' — parallel to the mysteries Paul stewards.
In 2 Corinthians 4:5, Paul calls himself a bond-servant for Jesus' sake — the same servant identity underlying his steward role in 4:1.
Romans 16:25 speaks of the 'revelation of the mystery' kept secret — the same mystery Paul stewards in 1 Cor 4:1.
In Luke 16:1-3, the parable centers on a steward (οἰκονόμος) — the same role Paul claims, though with contrasting faithfulness.
Luke 12:42 features the faithful steward parable — the same steward imagery Paul uses in 4:1 for dispensing God's mysteries.
Luke 8:10 also records Jesus giving 'the mysteries of the kingdom' — the same hidden truths Paul administers.
Mark 4:11 similarly speaks of the 'mystery of the kingdom of God' given to disciples — echoing Paul's stewarded mysteries.
Matthew 24:45 depicts a faithful steward set over a household — the same steward imagery Paul applies to himself in 4:1 for God's mysteries.
In Ephesians 3:2, Paul uses the same 'stewardship' term for God's grace — directly echoing his role as steward in 1 Corinthians 4:1.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 speaks of being entrusted with the gospel—directly parallel to being stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Timothy 1:11 says the gospel was committed to Paul's trust—identical concept to being a steward of God's mysteries.
In 2 Corinthians 6:4, Paul commends himself as a servant of God — the same servant status that defines his role as a steward in 4:1.
In Romans 15:16, Paul is a priestly minister of the gospel — another metaphor complementing the steward imagery in 1 Corinthians 4:1.
1 Timothy 3:9 calls deacons to hold 'the mystery of the faith' with a pure conscience—parallel stewardship to Paul's role.