Section 4:1–21

The Corinthians should respect Paul as a servant of Christ

4:1a So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ

(New Revised Standard Version) Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ

As for us (excl.) ⌊teachers/evangelists⌋, you should think about us (excl.) like this: We (excl.) are Christ’s helpers/servants,
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You should consider us (excl.) ⌊Christian workers⌋ to be ⌊merely⌋ people who serve Christ.

4:1b and stewards of the mysteries of God.

and God has made us (excl.) guardians/trustees of the things/matters that previously he did not make known to anyone.
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God has sent us (excl.) to tell people his plans/teachings that he has never told anyone before.

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