In 1 Corinthians 3:5, Paul and Apollos are called ministers (servants) — the same context of serving God, leading to the steward metaphor in chapter 4.

In 1 Corinthians 7:25, Paul describes himself as one made trustworthy — the same Greek root for faithful steward here.

Numbers 12:7 calls Moses faithful in all God's house — the prototype of a faithful steward that Paul's requirement echoes.

Colossians 4:17 urges Archippus to fulfill his ministry, echoing the requirement for stewards to be faithful.

Colossians 4:7 calls Tychicus a faithful minister, exemplifying the faithful steward required in 1 Cor 4:2.

Colossians 1:7 calls Epaphras a faithful minister of Christ — a living example of the faithful steward required.

Luke 16:10-12 teaches faithfulness in small things leads to greater trust — expanding the stewardship principle here.

Luke 12:42 asks who is the faithful and wise steward — the exact role Paul says must be found faithful.

Matthew 25:23 repeats the same commendation for a faithful servant with two talents — same stewardship principle.

Matthew 25:21 commends the faithful servant entrusted with talents — directly illustrating the steward's faithfulness required.

In Matthew 24:45, the faithful and wise servant is set over the household — directly parallel to the steward required to be faithful.

1 Peter 4:10 applies the steward metaphor to using spiritual gifts for service, showing what faithfulness looks like in practice.

Hebrews 3:5 describes Moses as faithful in God's house as a servant — directly parallels the steward's requirement to be found faithful.

Titus 1:7 calls a bishop a steward of God and lists qualifications — directly reinforces the steward's faithfulness requirement.

2 Timothy 2:2 instructs entrusting teachings to faithful men — directly links to the requirement that stewards be found faithful.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 speaks of being entrusted with the gospel and tested by God — directly parallel to the steward's faithfulness requirement.

Exodus 40:16 records Moses faithfully doing all God commanded, a prime example of a faithful steward.

2 Kings 12:15 notes the workers dealt faithfully with money, directly illustrating the faithful steward.

2 Kings 22:7 similarly says the workers dealt faithfully, reinforcing the standard of faithful stewardship.

2 Chronicles 34:12 states the men did the work faithfully, another example of faithful stewardship.

Nehemiah 7:2 describes Hananiah as a faithful man given charge, a model of the faithful steward.

In Nehemiah 13:13, faithful treasurers are appointed — a direct OT example of stewards chosen for faithfulness.

In Luke 16:2, the steward is called to give an account of his stewardship — a direct link to the requirement that stewards be faithful.

In Matthew 25:14, a master entrusts his goods to servants — a stewardship parable where faithfulness is expected, like the steward here.

In Matthew 20:8, a steward is told to pay the laborers — showing a steward acting under the master's authority, as stewards must be faithful.

2 Corinthians 2:17 contrasts peddling God's word with sincere ministry — a specific application of faithful stewardship.

2 Corinthians 4:2 renounces deceitful handling of God's word — showing what faithfulness in stewardship looks like.

In Proverbs 28:20, a faithful man abounds with blessings — a general principle that underlies the requirement for stewards to be faithful.

In Jeremiah 23:28, the prophet is told to speak God's word faithfully — another role requiring faithfulness in a divine commission.

Hebrews 13:17 says leaders must give account — echoes the steward's accountability to be found faithful.

Proverbs 13:17 says a faithful envoy brings healing — a wisdom parallel to the steward's faithfulness required here.