Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Ver. 1. Let a man so account] Quasi dicat, though we are yours, as 1 Corinthians 3:22, devoted to the service of your faith, yet are we not to be slighted, but respected as Christ's high stewards.
Ministers of Christ] Gr. υπηρετας, "under rowers" to Christ the master pilot, helping forward the ship of the Church toward the haven of heaven.
Stewards of the mysteries] Dispensing all out of God's goods, and not of our own; setting bread and salt upon the table (that is, preaching Christ crucified) whatever else there is.