1 Corinthians 4:1

Ministers] rather, subordinates.

Stewards] dispensing the truths entrusted to them, not giving of their own. Mysteries of God] the spiritual truths revealed by Christ, and by His Spirit in Christian experience (John 16:12-13).

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¹ Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

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Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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