1 Corinthians 4:1 (WEB)
So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants and stewards of God’s mysteries.
Catechism · 2
The Paschal Mystery in the Church's Sacraments
“As she has done for the canon of Sacred Scripture and for the doctrine of the faith, the Church, by the power of the Spirit who guides her "into all truth," has gradually recognized this treasure received from Christ and, as the faithful steward of God's mysteries, has determined its "dispensation."” — Catechism footnote: ⇒ Jn 16:13; cf. Mt 13:52; 1 Cor 4:1.
The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
“Christ's apostles knew that they were called by God as "ministers of a new covenant," "servants of God," "ambassadors for Christ," "servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God."” — Catechism footnote: 2 Cor 3:6; 6:4; 5:20; 1 Cor 4:1.
Fathers and councils · 6
Jerome
“Again in another place he says:“Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.” — editor's note: 1 Cor. iv. 1, 2.
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Ambrose of Milan
““We are stewards of the heavenly mysteries.”” — editor's note: 1 Cor. iv. 1.
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Augustine of Hippo
“…man:” that is, receiving him in consideration of his righteousness:…that is, because he is Christ’s disciple, because he is a steward of the Mystery: “Verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.”” — editor's note: 1 Cor. iv. 1.
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Basil the Great
“But in a phrase of this kind there is no suggestion of any lowly and subordinate ministry, but rather of the succour rendered “in the power of his might.”” — editor's note: ὑπηρεσία. Lit. “under-rowing.” The cognate ὑπηρέτης is the word used in Acts xxvi. 16, in the words of the Saviour to St. Paul, “to make thee a minister,” and…
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“Of this healing we, who are set over others, are the ministers and fellow-labourers; for whom it is a great thing to recognise and heal their own passions and sicknesses: or rather, not really a great thing, only the viciousness of most of…” — editor's note: 1 Cor. iii. 9; iv. 1; 2 Cor. vi. 1.
Read the whole comment“O man of God, and faithful servant, and steward of the mysteries of God, and man of desires of the Spirit: for thus Scripture speaks of men advanced and lofty, superior to visible things.” — editor's note: 1 Cor. iv. 1.
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Cross-references · 8
Cited together in Catechism §859.
Cited together in Catechism §859.
Cited together in Catechism §859.
Cited together in Catechism §1117.
Cited together in Catechism §859.
Cited together in Catechism §859.
Cited together in Catechism §859.
Cited together in Catechism §1117.