“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries of God — Paul reframes apostolic status: not masters but 'servants' (hyperetēs, lit. 'under-rowers,' low-rank). Apostles are 'entrusted with the mysteries' (mysteria) of God—the gospel's hidden purposes now revealed. The paradox: low status (servant), high responsibility (bearer of mysteries). This inverts Corinthian status hierarchies.
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Sofia AndradeNote1mo agoServants of Christ and Stewards of God's Mysteries
Paul establishes his position: 'So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries of God.' Leadership is servanthood. Authority is responsibility for sacr...
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Elena PetrovaNote1mo agoServants and Stewards
Paul redefines the apostolic role in a way that must have stung the Corinthians' pretensions about leadership. Apostles aren't celebrities or power brokers. They're servants of Christ and stewards of ...
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Anna WestbrookNote1mo agoThe Servant Who Tends the Mystery
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Paul redefines what leadership means. Not the authority figure. Not the impressive speaker. The steward...
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