1Cor 4:2 | RWP | e4.org | Here ( ωδε ). Either here on earth or in this matter. It is always local. Moreover ( λοιπον ). Like λοιπον in which see, accusative of general reference, as for what is left, besides. It is required ( ζητειτα ). It is sought. Many MSS. read ζητειτε , ye seek, an easy change as α and ε came to be pronounced alike (Robertson, Grammar , p. 186). That a man be found faithful ( ινα πιστος τις ευρεθη ). Non-final use of ινα with first aorist passive subjunctive of ευρισκω , the result of the seeking ( ζητεω ). Fidelity is the essential requirement in all such human relationships, in other words, plain honesty in handling money like bank-clerks or in other positions of trust like public office.

‏ 1 Corinthians 4:2

Here ( ωδε ). Either here on earth or in this matter. It is always local.

Moreover ( λοιπον ). Like λοιπον in 1:16 which see, accusative of general reference, as for what is left, besides.

It is required ( ζητειτα ). It is sought. Many MSS. read ζητειτε, ye seek, an easy change as α and ε came to be pronounced alike (Robertson, Grammar, p. 186).

That a man be found faithful ( ινα πιστος τις ευρεθη ). Non-final use of ινα with first aorist passive subjunctive of ευρισκω, the result of the seeking ( ζητεω ). Fidelity is the essential requirement in all such human relationships, in other words, plain honesty in handling money like bank-clerks or in other positions of trust like public office.